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Lyford CISD School District

School District · Lyford, Texas

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 1,440

Teachers (FTE): 104

Avg Rating

4.8

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

1,440

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.8:1

Avg Rating

4.8

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

1,440

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.8:1

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How this district compares

Texas rank

#818 of 899

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.5

below Texas avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,721

+$3,753 vs Texas median

District size

1,440 students

Typical than Texas median

The short answer

Lyford CISD ranks #818 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Lyford CISD's schools with real test data average 4.8/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lyford H S (6.8/10), Lyford Middle (4.1/10), and Lyford EL (3.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Lyford CISD

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Lyford H S	6.8 / 10	High	—	470
2	Lyford Middle	4.1 / 10	Middle	—	297
3	Lyford EL	3.5 / 10	Elementary	—	673

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About Lyford CISD

Lyford CISD is a Lyford, Texas school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 1,440 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1. District-level spending was $16,721 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 4.8/10, Lyford CISD demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Lyford H S, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.

In standardized testing, Lyford CISD students show an average math proficiency of 56.3% and ELA proficiency of 58.6%.

The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

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Schools in Lyford CISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency56.3%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency58.6%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Lyford CISD with test data.

Schools in Lyford CISD

3 schools

Elementary Schools1

Middle Schools1

High Schools1

District Details

State: Texas
City: Lyford
Total Enrollment: 1,440
Teachers (FTE): 104
District spending per student: $16,721NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 31.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Lyford CISD?

Lyford CISD has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Lyford CISD?

The average composite rating for Lyford CISD is 4.8/10. 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 Lyford CISD?

Lyford CISD's district-level spending was $16,721 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 Lyford CISD?

The average student-teacher ratio in Lyford CISD is 13.8:1.

What is the top-rated school in Lyford CISD?

Lyford H S is the highest-rated school in Lyford CISD with a composite score of 6.8/10.

What are the test scores in Lyford CISD?

Across schools in Lyford CISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 56.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Lyford CISD compare to other districts in Texas?

Lyford CISD has an average school rating of 4.8/10 across 3 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: 4.8/10
Math Proficiency: 56.3%
ELA Proficiency: 58.6%

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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.