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4.8 avg / 10

Lyford CISD School District

School District · Lyford, Texas

Students: 1,440
Teachers (FTE): 104

Avg Rating

4.8

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,721

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.8:1

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Evaluating Lyford CISD?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lyford CISD as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Lyford H S

6.8/10

Lyford · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Lyford Middle

4.1/10

Lyford · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Lyford EL

3.5/10

Lyford · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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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
1 Lyford H S 6.8 / 10
2 Lyford Middle 4.1 / 10
3 Lyford EL 3.5 / 10

See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

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. The district invests $16,721 per student annually.

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.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 56.3%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 58.6%
School
State
N/A

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

Schools in Lyford CISD

3 schools
Elementary Schools 1
Lyford EL
3.5
Middle Schools 1
Lyford Middle
4.1
High Schools 1
Lyford H S
6.8

District Details

State
Texas
City
Lyford
Total Enrollment
1,440
Teachers (FTE)
104
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data 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 per-pupil spending in Lyford CISD?

Lyford CISD spends $16,721 per student per year.

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.

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