Top Rankings
Lipan Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 447 students in Lipan Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
Schools in Lipan Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
2 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
447 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lipan Independent School District, which is ranked #307 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#280 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
15%
53%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
81%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,924 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,855 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,924
$13,387
Spending / Student
$14,855
$14,116
Best Lipan Independent School District Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lipan Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
211 N Kickapoo
Lipan, TX 76462
(254) 646-2266
Lipan, TX 76462
(254) 646-2266
Grades: PK-5
| 221 students
Rank: #22.
Lipan High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
211 N Kickapoo
Lipan, TX 76462
(254) 646-3366
Lipan, TX 76462
(254) 646-3366
Grades: 6-12
| 226 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lipan Independent School District?
Lipan Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 447 students.
What is the rank of Lipan Independent School District?
Lipan Independent School District is ranked #307 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lipan Independent School District?
81% of Lipan Independent School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lipan Independent School District?
Lipan Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Lipan Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,855 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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