Summary
Lubbock-Cooper West Elementary is a highly-regarded public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the Lubbock-Cooper Independent School District (ISD) in Lubbock, Texas. With 627 students and a student-teacher ratio of 13:1, the school has consistently been ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years.
Lubbock-Cooper West Elementary's academic performance is truly exceptional, with students consistently outperforming their peers in the Lubbock-Cooper ISD and across Texas on the STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) tests. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 74.19% of 3rd graders, 78% of 4th graders, and 78.95% of 5th graders were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to the district's 58.64%, 63.52%, and 70.4%, respectively, and the state's 52.02%, 53.73%, and 57.83%. The school also excels in supporting diverse student groups, ranking in the top 25% of Texas elementary schools for female students, male students, Hispanic students, and White students, as well as in the top 25% and top 10% for students with special education needs and low socioeconomic status, respectively.
Compared to nearby schools, Lubbock-Cooper West Elementary stands out as a true leader in academic achievement. The school outperforms other elementary schools in the Lubbock-Cooper ISD, as well as the majority of schools in the Lubbock ISD and the Frenship ISD. Additionally, the school's relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 23.51% to 31.26% in recent years, suggests it serves a more economically diverse student population than some of its neighbors. Despite this, Lubbock-Cooper West Elementary achieves its exceptional results with relatively efficient resource allocation, spending between $7,578 and $8,591 per student, which is on the higher end compared to the nearby Lubbock ISD schools.
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