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Public high school · Little Elm ISD · Little Elm, Texas

Little Elm H S

Little Elm H S rates 5.8, right at the middle of Little Elm ISD's high schools, whose rated median is 5.8.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
5.8this school

5.8 on a one-to-ten scale; the Little Elm ISD median is 5.8.

#5,648 of 8,584 schools in Texas · Little Elm ISD: 1 high schools rated, median 5.8

The brief

A Little Elm ISD high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 5,648 of 8,584 schools in Texas and 5 of 9 in Little Elm ISD.

Little Elm H S is listed in Little Elm ISD, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math41%4 points below the Texas average of 45%743 students tested · 2025 STAAR
Reading52%3 points below the Texas average of 55%1,564 students tested · 2025 STAAR
Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2025.2025 STAAR; 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
7.2
25% of the rating
Academics
5.7
25% of the rating
College Readiness
6.3
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
3.4
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2025

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

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 · 2025 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 75068; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Little Elm H S and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

Open the Dallas-Fort Worth school map to see school quality against home prices across the metro.

The area

Median income
$126,341
Median home value
$386,300
Median rent
$2,161/mo
College educated
43.5%
Homeownership
80.5%
Poverty rate
6.9%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75068; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
9
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
24
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
471/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Little Elm. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Little Elm), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
2 AP courses
29.5% participation · state average 2.4 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
16 sports
11 boys' · 5 girls' · 16 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
50.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and six rate higher than Little Elm H S.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Little Elm H S

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Little Elm High School is a public 6A school located in Little Elm, Texas, within the Little Elm Independent School District 2. The school's boys basketball team achieved a historic milestone by winning the 2026 UIL Boys Basketball 6A Division 2 State Championship, marking the first state title in the school's history 1. The Class of 2026 Top Ten graduates were recognized for their academic achievements and well-rounded experiences 1. The district has received multiple recognitions, including being named a CTE District of Distinction by the Career and Technical Association of Texas 1. It was also designated a Texas Art Education Association District of Distinction for the third consecutive year and named one of the nation's best school districts for music education by the NAMM Foundation for the fourth consecutive year 1. Additionally, Little Elm ISD is a NISE STEM Certified District 1. Administrative changes include the retirement of Athletic Director Michael Young after five years of leadership and the appointment of three new district leaders approved by the Board of Trustees in April 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.littleelmisd.net
  2. en.wikipedia.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

What grades does Little Elm H S serve?

Little Elm H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Little Elm H S?

Little Elm H S has an enrollment of approximately 2,529 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Little Elm H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Little Elm H S is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Little Elm H S rank in TX?

Little Elm H S ranks #5,648 of 8,584 schools in TX.

What is Little Elm H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Little Elm H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Little Elm H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Little Elm H S has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Little Elm H S a charter school?

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

Is Little Elm H S a Title I school?

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

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

50.6% of students at Little Elm 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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,529
Student-teacher ratio
17.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
148
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Denton County
Phone
(972) 947-9443
4-year graduation
89.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#5 of 9
Schools in district
11
District spending per student
$11,462
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.3%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 75068)
70,562
Area average commute
36.2 min
Area median age
35.6

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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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.