Lubbock-Cooper ISD School District
School District · Lubbock, Texas
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
10
5 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
7,855
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
10
5 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
7,855
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
How this district compares
Texas rank
#390 of 900
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,369
$2,599 vs Texas median
District size
7,855 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
Lubbock-Cooper ISD ranks #390 of 900 Texas districts by overall school rating. Lubbock-Cooper ISD's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lubbock-Cooper North EL (8.5/10), Lubbock-Cooper Laura Bush Middle (8.3/10), and Lubbock-Cooper West EL (7.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.5/10 despite 51% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 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 Lubbock-Cooper ISD schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +9.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Lubbock-Cooper ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Lubbock-Cooper ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lubbock-Cooper North EL | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Lubbock-Cooper Laura Bush Middle | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Lubbock-Cooper West EL | 7.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Lubbock-Cooper Middle | 7.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Lubbock-Cooper H S | 6.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Lubbock-Cooper Central EL | 6.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Lubbock-Cooper Liberty H S | 5.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Lubbock-Cooper South EL | 5.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Lubbock-Cooper East EL | 5.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Lubbock-Cooper New Hope Academy | 4.7 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lubbock-Cooper ISD
Lubbock-Cooper ISD is a Lubbock, Texas school district serving 10 schools.The district educates 7,855 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.3:1. District-level spending was $10,369 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Lubbock-Cooper ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lubbock-Cooper North EL, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Lubbock-Cooper ISD students show an average math proficiency of 70.3% and ELA proficiency of 70.9%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Lubbock-Cooper ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lubbock-Cooper ISD with test data.
Schools in Lubbock-Cooper ISD
10 schoolsElementary Schools5
Middle Schools2
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Lubbock
- Total Enrollment
- 7,855
- Teachers (FTE)
- 638
- District spending per student
- $10,369NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lubbock-Cooper ISD?
Lubbock-Cooper ISD has 10 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lubbock-Cooper ISD?
The average composite rating for Lubbock-Cooper ISD is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Lubbock-Cooper ISD?
Lubbock-Cooper ISD's district-level spending was $10,369 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lubbock-Cooper ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lubbock-Cooper ISD is 12.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lubbock-Cooper ISD?
Lubbock-Cooper North EL is the highest-rated school in Lubbock-Cooper ISD with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Lubbock-Cooper ISD?
Across schools in Lubbock-Cooper ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 70.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 70.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lubbock-Cooper ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Lubbock-Cooper ISD has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 10 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
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 70.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 70.9%
How we rate schools
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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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