Whiteside EL

Whiteside Elementary serves 475 students in prekindergarten through fifth grade in Lubbock, Texas, earning recognition as one of the top-performing elementary schools in the state. With a ranking of #971 out of 8,598 Texas schools, placing it in the 89th percentile, the school demonstrates strong academic achievement across core subjects. The school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 15.3:1 with 31 full-time equivalent teachers supporting student learning.

Academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with 64% of students achieving proficiency or above in mathematics and 56% meeting proficiency standards in English Language Arts and reading. These results contribute to Whiteside Elementary's impressive 8.8 out of 10 academic score and overall MySchoolScout rating of 7.7. Located at 7508 Albany in Lubbock's 79424 ZIP code area, the school serves a well-educated community where 46% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

The neighborhood reflects economic stability with a median household income of $91,572 and median home values around $259,500, while maintaining a low poverty rate of 8.4%. Whiteside Elementary operates within Lubbock's large city environment, providing students with both strong academic foundations and the advantages of an urban educational setting.