Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 79416

This analysis examines six elementary schools in Lubbock, TX (zip code 79416), serving approximately 3,303 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade across two distinct school districts: Frenship Independent School District (Isd) and Lubbock Independent School District (Isd).

The standout top performer is Legacy Elementary (Frenship ISD), which leads in state rankings and test scores, achieving over 60% proficiency in 5th-grade Reading and 4th-grade Math, and a 5th-grade Science score of 56.25%—nearly double the state average. In contrast, Centennial Elementary (Lubbock ISD) is the most challenged, consistently ranking in the bottom 20% of Texas elementary schools with the lowest proficiency rates, such as only 14.43% of 5th graders proficient in Science. A clear district performance divide exists: Frenship ISD schools (Willow Bend Elementary, North Ridge Elementary, and Legacy) consistently outperform Lubbock ISD schools (Hardwick, Centennial, and Rush Elementary). Notably, spending per student does not correlate with performance; Rush Elementary spends the most ($11,335) but ranks in the bottom 25th percentile, while North Ridge spends the least ($7,935) and ranks higher.

Interesting findings include a strong bilingual program at Willow Bend Elementary, where Spanish STAAR test scores significantly exceed state averages, even as English scores lag. Additionally, 5th-grade Science is a bright spot, with four of six schools outperforming the state average. However, a declining trend is evident: Legacy’s state ranking dropped from the 76th to the 67th percentile, and North Ridge fell from the 64th to the 45th percentile, suggesting even top schools face challenges. This data highlights how school district boundaries within a single zip code can dramatically affect educational opportunity.