Summary:
Zip code 79410 in Lubbock, Texas, is home to six diverse schools—two elementary schools, two middle schools, one high school, and one alternative K-12 program—that reveal a striking contrast in performance and socioeconomic conditions within a small geographic area.
The standout performer is Wilson Elementary, a 5-star school ranking in the 91st percentile statewide with dramatically higher test scores than both the district and state averages, despite having the lowest free/reduced lunch rate (26%) and moderate spending. In stark contrast, Overton Elementary is a 1-star school in the 27th percentile with the highest poverty rate (88%) and critically low math proficiency—just 16% in 3rd grade versus the state average of 44%. Among middle schools, Commander William C McCool Academy leads as a 4-star school in the 87th percentile, with 6th-grade math proficiency (61%) nearly double the state average, while Hutchinson Middle also earns a 4-star rating but struggles with a systemic "7th-grade math slump" where only 16% of students are proficient. The only traditional high school, Coronado High School, performs in the 38th-41st percentile with a graduation rate of 89.6%, while the unique Texas Technical University K-12 excels in reading and high school sciences but shows a significant weakness in elementary math.
The data reveals a clear pattern: schools with lower poverty rates consistently outperform those with higher rates, as seen in the gap between Wilson and Overton. However, spending alone doesn't guarantee success—Overton spends $11,385 per student yet struggles, while Wilson achieves top results with $12,266. The Lubbock Independent School District (Isd) overall ranks in the 41st percentile, and the 7th-grade math weakness appears to be a district-wide issue. For parents, this zip code offers a mix of exceptional options like Wilson and McCool, alongside schools facing significant challenges, making school choice critical based on individual student needs.
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