Very Good
#1992 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 23% in state
Lubbock-cooper Laura Bush Middle
Middle School · Lubbock-cooper ISD · Lubbock, TX
A Lubbock-cooper ISD middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
3425 118TH ST, Lubbock, TX 79423
- Math 56% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 68% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lubbock-cooper Laura Bush Middle score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2011–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 62% in 2024.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lubbock-cooper Laura Bush Middle 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 23Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,473/100K
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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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Episcopal School LubbockPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 374 | Compare → |
| Sharp AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 43 | Compare → |
| Southcrest Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 390 | Compare → |
| Irons MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 6–8 | 3.2 mi | 729 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lubbock-cooper ISD
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #7 of 9
- District spending per student
- $10,369NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lubbock-cooper Laura Bush Middle is listed in LUBBOCK-COOPER ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lubbock-cooper Laura Bush Middle
Lubbock-cooper Laura Bush Middle is a public middle school in Lubbock, TX, part of Lubbock-cooper ISD, serving approximately 859 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,992 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lubbock-cooper Laura Bush Middle
What grades does Lubbock-cooper Laura Bush Middle serve?
Lubbock-cooper Laura Bush Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Lubbock-cooper Laura Bush Middle?
Lubbock-cooper Laura Bush Middle has an enrollment of approximately 859 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lubbock-cooper Laura Bush Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lubbock-cooper Laura Bush Middle is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lubbock-cooper Laura Bush Middle rank in TX?
Lubbock-cooper Laura Bush Middle ranks #1,992 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Lubbock-cooper Laura Bush Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Lubbock-cooper Laura Bush Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Lubbock-cooper Laura Bush Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lubbock-cooper Laura Bush Middle has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Lubbock-cooper Laura Bush Middle a charter school?
No, Lubbock-cooper Laura Bush Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lubbock-cooper Laura Bush Middle a Title I school?
No, Lubbock-cooper Laura Bush Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lubbock-cooper Laura Bush Middle?
30.4% of students at Lubbock-cooper Laura Bush Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 859
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 70
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Lubbock County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.5%
- Phone
- (806) 993-2332
- Area population (ZIP 79423)
- 44,357
- Area average commute
- 17.8 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
Official sources & links
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, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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