Serving 480 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Life School Lancaster ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 480 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Life School Lancaster's student population of 480 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
480 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Life School Lancaster ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Life School Lancaster is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6907 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
29%
53%
Black
62%
13%
White
6%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Life School Lancaster's ranking?
Life School Lancaster is ranked #6907 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Life School Lancaster often compared to?
Life School Lancasteris often viewed alongside schools like Life School Oak Cliff, Barbara M Manns Middle Daep by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Life School Lancaster?
480 students attend Life School Lancaster.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Life School Lancaster students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Life School Lancaster?
Life School Lancaster has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Life School Lancaster offer ?
Life School Lancaster offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Life School Lancaster part of?
Life School Lancaster is part of Life School District.
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