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Lake Worth Independent School District

6805 Telephone Rd
Lake Worth, TX 76135-2899
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Lake Worth Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,238 students in Lake Worth Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
51±¬ÁÏs in Lake Worth Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
6 Schools
9,303 Schools
# Students
3,238 Students
5,525,158 Students
# Teachers
243 Teachers
374,464 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lake Worth Independent School District, which is ranked #1165 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#1163 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
16%
44%
28%
51%
22%
46%
84%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
54%
53%
% Black
25%
13%
% White
14%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,473 is higher than the state median of $13,398. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,344 is higher than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,473
$13,398
Spending / Student
$15,344
$14,129

Best Lake Worth Independent School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Effie Morris Early Learning Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3801 Merrett Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76135
(817) 306-4260
Gr: PK-K | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
N A Howry Steam Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4000 Dakota Trl
Fort Worth, TX 76135
(817) 306-4240
Gr: 1-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Marine Creek Leadership Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4801 Huffines Blvd
Fort Worth, TX 76135
(817) 306-4270
Gr: 1-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Lake Worth High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4210 Boat Club Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76135
(817) 306-4230
Gr: 9-12 | 961 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Lucyle Collins Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3651 Santos Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76106
(817) 306-4250
Gr: 6-8 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #66.
Marilyn Miller Language Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5250 Estrella Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76106
(817) 306-4280
Gr: 1-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lake Worth Independent School District?
Lake Worth Independent School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,238 students.
What is the rank of Lake Worth Independent School District?
Lake Worth Independent School District is ranked #1165 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Worth Independent School District?
54% of Lake Worth Independent School District students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lake Worth Independent School District?
Lake Worth Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Lake Worth Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,344 is higher than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,238 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : 84% (Top 30% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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