Summary:
This analysis examines three elementary schools in Lubbock, Texas (zip code 79414)—Stewart Elementary, Wester Elementary, and Williams Elementary—all part of the Lubbock Independent School District (ISD), serving grades PK through 5 with enrollments ranging from 296 to 369 students.
The standout school in this area is Wester Elementary, which ranks in the 81st percentile statewide (4 stars) for the 2025-2026 school year, placing it in the top 20% of all Texas elementary schools. This is a dramatic contrast to Stewart Elementary (20th percentile, 1 star) and Williams Elementary (46th percentile, 2 stars). Wester’s average reading proficiency (64.5%) and math proficiency (60.9%) far exceed district and state averages, while Stewart struggles with only 39.7% reading and 33.7% math proficiency. Notably, Wester serves the highest poverty rate (90.25% Free/Reduced Lunch) yet achieves the best results, proving that school quality can overcome economic challenges. Stewart, despite a slightly lower poverty rate (87.8%), shows a concerning downward trend, dropping 35 percentile points in two years.
Key takeaways for parents: Wester Elementary is rapidly improving and excels in science (41% proficiency vs. 27-28% at other schools), while Stewart Elementary is declining and needs attention. Williams Elementary shows inconsistent performance across grades, with strong 3rd-grade math (51%) but weak 4th-grade math (26%). Spending per student varies ($9,768-$10,569) but does not directly predict success, as Wester spends the most and performs best, while Williams outperforms Stewart despite spending less. Families in this zip code have starkly different options just miles apart.
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