Summary:
The Lumberton Independent School District (Isd) operates three elementary schools serving Pre-K through 5th grade, with a total enrollment of 1,957 students in a highly-rated district that ranks in the 75th percentile among Texas districts and holds a 4-star rating.
The district uses a strategic "feeder pattern" structure: Lumberton Early Childhood School (Pre-K to Kindergarten, 396 students) has the highest per-student spending at $9,042 and the highest percentage of economically disadvantaged students (48.99%), reflecting a targeted investment in early education. Lumberton Pri (1st-2nd grade, 574 students) offers the lowest student-teacher ratio at 13.6:1 and the lowest poverty rate (37.46%), suggesting a more individualized learning environment. Lumberton Intermediate (3rd-5th grade, 987 students) is the only school with standardized test data, serving as the district's academic benchmark. Its 2025-2026 STAAR scores reveal a clear split: Reading performance consistently meets or exceeds state averages, while Mathematics lags behind, with the gap widening in 5th grade (42.48% proficient vs. 47.4% state average). However, the school shows dramatic year-over-year improvement, with 4th-grade Math jumping 13.18 points and 3rd-grade Reading rising 11.88 points, boosting its state ranking from the 44th to the 58th percentile in one year.
A standout finding is the "5th Grade Science Anomaly": Lumberton Intermediate's 5th graders scored 40.19% proficient in Science, a remarkable 10.62 percentage points above the state average of 29.57%—the largest outperformance across all subjects and grades. The district average student-teacher ratio is 15.5:1, with per-student spending averaging $8,354. Overall, the district invests heavily in early childhood education, achieves strong literacy results, and is rapidly improving math scores, making it a solid choice for families seeking a well-rounded elementary education.
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