Lamesa Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,588 students in Lamesa Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public School in Lamesa Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Lamesa Independent School District, which is ranked #1142 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.64
# American Indian Students
3 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,341 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
84%
53%
# Black Students
52 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
3%
13%
# White Students
173 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
11%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
10 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
95
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
100
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
110
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
97
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
95
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
122
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
124
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
96
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
122
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
117
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
120
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
154
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
119
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
117
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,699 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,805 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Lamesa Independent School District?
Lamesa Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 1,588 students.
What is the rank of Lamesa Independent School District?
Lamesa Independent School District is ranked #1142 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lamesa Independent School District?
84% of Lamesa Independent School District students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lamesa Independent School District?
Lamesa Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Lamesa Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,805 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 1 school
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 1,588 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 89%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10% in TX)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
