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LAKE WORTH ISD

Texas · Public School District
7
Schools
3,447
Students
$15,422
Per-Pupil Spend
+7% nat'l
90.4%
Free Lunch Rate
+38pp vs nat'l
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

LAKE WORTH ISD is a public school district in Texas serving 3,447 students across 7 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,422 is near the national average for a US public school district. 90% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
EFFIE MORRIS EARLY LEARNING ACADEMYPK–KG440
MARILYN MILLER LANGUAGE ACADEMY01–05507
MARINE CREEK LEADERSHIP ACADEMY01–05371
N A HOWRY STEAM ACADEMY01–05340
TADPOLE LRN CTRPK–KG0
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
LUCYLE COLLINS MIDDLE06–08793
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
LAKE WORTH H S09–12996
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,422Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
48%
36%
State
48.3%
Local (property tax)
35.7%
Federal
16.0%

Funding is shared between state (48%) and local sources (36%), with notable federal support (16%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
3,447
Students
90%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score44/100
StateTexas →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High economic need in community
90% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in LAKE WORTH ISD?
LAKE WORTH ISD has 7 public schools, serving a total of 3,447 students.
What is the graduation rate for LAKE WORTH ISD?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does LAKE WORTH ISD spend per student?
LAKE WORTH ISD spends $15,422 per pupil — 7% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in LAKE WORTH ISD?
90% of students in LAKE WORTH ISD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in LAKE WORTH ISD?
No, LAKE WORTH ISD does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does LAKE WORTH ISD serve?
LAKE WORTH ISD serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for LAKE WORTH ISD?
The median opportunity score across schools in LAKE WORTH ISD is 44/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.