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 2025 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.
Public Schools in Lake Worth Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), 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
9,320 Schools
# Students
3,238 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
243 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lake Worth Independent School District, which is ranked #1161 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 85% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1163 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
46%
Graduation Rate
85%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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 $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,344 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,473
$13,387
Spending / Student
$15,344
$14,116
Best Lake Worth Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marine Creek Leadership Academy
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4801 Huffines Blvd
Fort Worth, TX 76135
(817) 306-4270
Fort Worth, TX 76135
(817) 306-4270
Grades: 1-5
| 349 students
Rank: #22.
Effie Morris Early Learning Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3801 Merrett Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76135
(817) 306-4260
Fort Worth, TX 76135
(817) 306-4260
Grades: PK-K
| 360 students
Rank: #33.
Lake Worth High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4210 Boat Club Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76135
(817) 306-4230
Fort Worth, TX 76135
(817) 306-4230
Grades: 9-12
| 961 students
Rank: #44.
N A Howry Steam Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Dakota Trl
Fort Worth, TX 76135
(817) 306-4240
Fort Worth, TX 76135
(817) 306-4240
Grades: 1-5
| 324 students
Rank: #55.
Lucyle Collins Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3651 Santos Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76106
(817) 306-4250
Fort Worth, TX 76106
(817) 306-4250
Grades: 6-8
| 718 students
Rank: #66.
Marilyn Miller Language Academy
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5250 Estrella Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76106
(817) 306-4280
Fort Worth, TX 76106
(817) 306-4280
Grades: 1-5
| 526 students
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 #1161 out of 1,196 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: 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 $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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