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Best Schools in Lancaster, TX
Lancaster, TX has 22 public schools (3 high, 5 middle, 14 elementary) serving 14,744 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 19%, so schools in Lancaster meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lancaster, TX
The top high schools in Lancaster, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ferris H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ferris Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 821 Students
2. Lancaster H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lancaster Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2250 Students
3. Wilmer-hutchins H S
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1020 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lancaster, TX
The top middle schools in Lancaster, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. G W Carver 6th Grade Stem Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lancaster Isd • Public • Grades 6 • 483 Students
2. Ferris J H
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ferris Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 590 Students
3. Kennedy-curry Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 626 Students
4. Lancaster Middle
SchoolGrade
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Lancaster Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1007 Students
5. Iltexas Lancaster Middle
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Projected Test Scores
International Leadership Of Texas (iltexas) • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 458 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lancaster, TX
The top elementary schools in Lancaster, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wilmer-hutchins El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dallas Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 562 Students
2. Lucy Mae Mcdonald El
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Ferris Isd • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 620 Students
3. West Main El
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Lancaster Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 603 Students
4. Rosa Parks/millbrook El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lancaster Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 420 Students
5. Houston El
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Lancaster Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 674 Students
6. Eddie Bernice Johnson Stem Academy
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Dallas Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 502 Students
7. Belt Line El
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Projected Test Scores
Lancaster Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 536 Students
8. Lee Longino El
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Projected Test Scores
Ferris Isd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 360 Students
9. Rolling Hills El
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Projected Test Scores
Lancaster Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 434 Students
10. Life School Lancaster
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Life School • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 415 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lancaster, TX
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lancaster, TX has a total population of 43,898 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lancaster, TX
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lancaster, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.33 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.44 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.89 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lancaster, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lancaster, TX.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Lancaster, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lancaster, TX
How many schools are in Lancaster, TX?
Lancaster, TX has 22 public schools: 3 high schools, 5 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 14,744 students in total.
How do schools in Lancaster perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in Lancaster score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 19%, so on average schools in Lancaster meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lancaster?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Lancaster
12 of 12 schools in Lancaster carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 3D: 6F: 3
All 12 public schools we grade in Lancaster. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.