Summary:
In zip code 79423, there are two middle schools serving grades 6-8, both part of the highly-rated Lubbock-Cooper Independent School District (Isd) in Lubbock, Texas, which holds a 4-star rating and ranks in the 81st percentile statewide.
Lubbock-Cooper Laura Bush Middle stands out as the top performer, ranking 423rd in Texas (82nd percentile) with a 4-star rating for three consecutive years. It consistently outperforms Lubbock-Cooper Middle (ranked 646th, 72nd percentile) in most academic areas, including a perfect 100% proficiency in Algebra I compared to 98.65% at Lubbock-Cooper Middle. Laura Bush Middle also has a lower student-teacher ratio (12.2:1 vs. 13.3:1) and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced lunch (23.8% vs. 31.3%). Interestingly, Lubbock-Cooper Middle spends $1,447 more per student ($9,137 vs. $7,690) yet achieves lower test scores, suggesting Laura Bush Middle uses its resources more efficiently. Both schools have a zero percent dropout rate.
A key finding is a significant drop in 7th-grade math proficiency at both schools, with scores falling well below the state average of 29.41% (27.32% at Lubbock-Cooper Middle and 24.58% at Laura Bush Middle). Additionally, both schools struggle with 8th-grade social studies, scoring below the state average of 31.69% (29.43% and 28.47%, respectively), indicating a district-wide curriculum challenge. While Lubbock-Cooper Middle's state ranking has fluctuated, Laura Bush Middle has shown steady improvement, moving from the 80th to the 82nd percentile over three years, reflecting a positive trajectory.
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