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#1534 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 18% in state

Honey EL

Elementary School · Lubbock ISD · Lubbock, TX

A Lubbock ISD elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3615 86TH ST, Lubbock, TX 79423

  • Math 56% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 65% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.06 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency56% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency65% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+12.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+10.7 pts
Overall Proficiency61% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+7.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.7:1
District spending per student$12,692
Chronic Absenteeism7.8%

Students at Honey EL score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency56%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency65%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 36 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 61% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
97%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
97%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
93%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
60%
ELA
76%
2024
Math
56%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

49.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Honey EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 19Minimal Transit
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,473/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lubbock), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$82,906

Median home value

$222,500

Median rent

$1,284/mo

College educated

37.5%

Homeownership

70.4%

Poverty rate

10.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79423; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sharp AcademyPrivate · tuition6.7PK–120.5 mi43Compare →
Southcrest Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.4PK–120.8 mi390Compare →
Lakeridge Littleridge PreschoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK1.0 mi24Compare →
Lakeridge Littleridge PreschoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.0 mi25Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Lubbock ISD

Schools in district
49
Rank in district
#11 of 48
District spending per student
$12,692NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Honey EL is listed in LUBBOCK ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Honey EL

Honey EL is a public elementary school in Lubbock, TX, part of Lubbock ISD, serving approximately 424 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,534 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Honey EL

What grades does Honey EL serve?

Honey EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Honey EL?

Honey EL has an enrollment of approximately 424 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Honey EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Honey EL is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Honey EL rank in TX?

Honey EL ranks #1,534 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Honey EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Honey EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Honey EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Honey EL has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Honey EL a charter school?

No, Honey EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Honey EL a Title I school?

No, Honey EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Honey EL?

49.3% of students at Honey EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
424
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Lubbock County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.8%
Area population (ZIP 79423)
44,357
Area average commute
17.8 min
Area median age
34.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 79423; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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