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Lapoynor Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 493 students in Lapoynor Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
51±¬ÁÏs in Lapoynor Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
493 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lapoynor Independent School District, which is ranked #504 of all 1,196 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 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#518 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
11%
53%
% Black
6%
13%
% White
82%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,203 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,424 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,203
$13,387
Spending / Student
$12,424
$14,116
Best Lapoynor Independent School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lapoynor J High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13155 Hwy 175 E
Larue, TX 75770
(903) 876-2373
Larue, TX 75770
(903) 876-2373
Grades: 6-8
| 97 students
Rank: #22.
Lapoynor High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13155 Hwy 175 E
Larue, TX 75770
(903) 876-2373
Larue, TX 75770
(903) 876-2373
Grades: 9-12
| 178 students
Rank: #33.
Lapoynor Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13155 Hwy 175 E
Larue, TX 75770
(903) 876-5293
Larue, TX 75770
(903) 876-5293
Grades: PK-5
| 218 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lapoynor Independent School District?
Lapoynor Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 493 students.
What is the rank of Lapoynor Independent School District?
Lapoynor Independent School District is ranked #504 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lapoynor Independent School District?
82% of Lapoynor Independent School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lapoynor Independent School District?
Lapoynor Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Lapoynor Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,424 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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