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Lyford CISD School District

8240 Simon Gomez Blvd
Lyford, TX 78569
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,440 students in Lyford CISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Lyford CISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% 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
3 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
1,440 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
104 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lyford CISD School District, which is ranked #961 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#967 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
26%
44%
43%
51%
37%
46%
(21-22)
≥95%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.09
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
96%
53%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
4%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,415 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 $15,937 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,415
$13,387
Spending / Student
$15,937
$14,116

Best Lyford CISD School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lyford Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
13094 High School Cir
Lyford, TX 78569
(956) 347-3911
Gr: PK-5 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Lyford Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12820 Glenn Lofton
Lyford, TX 78569
(956) 347-3910
Gr: 6-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Lyford High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8125 W High School Cir
Lyford, TX 78569
(956) 347-3909
Gr: 9-12 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lyford CISD School District?
Lyford CISD School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,440 students.
What is the rank of Lyford CISD School District?
Lyford CISD School District is ranked #961 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Lyford CISD School District?
96% of Lyford CISD School District students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lyford CISD School District?
Lyford CISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Lyford CISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,937 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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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,440 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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