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#1208 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 14% in state

Lindsay H S

High School · Lindsay ISD · Lindsay, TX

A Lindsay ISD high school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 145, Lindsay, TX 76250

  • Math 77% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 87% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.35 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency77% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency87% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+33.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+32.7 pts
Overall Proficiency82% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)69% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+13.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile92th
College Readiness5.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation3.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.7:1
District spending per student$12,521
Chronic Absenteeism2.8%

Students at Lindsay H S score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency77%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency87%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 16 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 82% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
97%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2022
Math
91%
ELA
75%
2024
Math
77%
ELA
87%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 87% (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

9.4%

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 Lindsay H S 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low224/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$101,250

Median home value

$272,900

Median rent

$1,176/mo

College educated

28.8%

Homeownership

84.3%

Poverty rate

0.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76250; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
3.8% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·8 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Gainesville H SEnrollment path unverified4.09–124.4 mi872Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Lindsay ISD

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$12,521NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lindsay H S is listed in LINDSAY ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lindsay H S

Lindsay H S is a public high school in Lindsay, TX, part of Lindsay ISD, serving approximately 213 students in grades 7th-12th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,208 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lindsay H S

What grades does Lindsay H S serve?

Lindsay H S serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Lindsay H S?

Lindsay H S has an enrollment of approximately 213 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lindsay H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Lindsay H S is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lindsay H S rank in TX?

Lindsay H S ranks #1,208 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Lindsay H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Lindsay H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Lindsay H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lindsay H S has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Lindsay H S a charter school?

No, Lindsay H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lindsay H S a Title I school?

No, Lindsay H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lindsay H S?

9.4% of students at Lindsay H S 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
213
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Cooke County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
2.8%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 76250)
973
Area median age
38.5
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 76250; 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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