Longview ISD School District
School District · Longview, Texas
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
14
8 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,251
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
14
8 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,251
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Evaluating Longview ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Longview ISD as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Hudson EL
Longview · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Judson Steam Academy
Longview · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Foster Middle
Longview · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#173 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.4
above Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,251
+$283 vs Texas median
District size
8,104 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
Longview ISD ranks #173 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Longview ISD's schools with real test data average 7.8/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are Hudson EL (9.7/10), Judson Steam Academy (9.4/10), and Foster Middle (8.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.4/10 despite 82% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Longview ISD schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +8.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Longview ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Longview ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (12 of 14). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hudson EL | 9.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Judson Steam Academy | 9.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Foster Middle | 8.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Longview H S | 8.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Lead Academy H S | 8.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Forest Park Magnet School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Bramlette Steam Academy | 8.3 / 10 |
| 8 | J L Everhart Magnet EL | 7.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Ware EL | 7.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Johnston-mcqueen EL | 6.3 / 10 |
See all 14 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Longview ISD
Longview ISD is a Longview, Texas school district serving 14 schools. The district educates 8,104 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1. The district invests $13,251 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.7/10, Longview ISD is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hudson EL, which has a composite score of 9.7/10.
In standardized testing, Longview ISD students show an average math proficiency of 59.2% and ELA proficiency of 57.1%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Longview ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Longview ISD with test data.
Schools in Longview ISD
14 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 3
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Longview
- Total Enrollment
- 8,104
- Teachers (FTE)
- 626
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Longview ISD?
Longview ISD has 14 schools in total — 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Longview ISD?
The average composite rating for Longview ISD is 7.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Longview ISD?
Longview ISD spends $13,251 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Longview ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Longview ISD is 12.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Longview ISD?
Hudson EL is the highest-rated school in Longview ISD with a composite score of 9.7/10.
What are the test scores in Longview ISD?
Across schools in Longview ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 59.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Longview ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Longview ISD has an average school rating of 7.7/10 across 14 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 59.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.1%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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