Serving 7,834 students in grades Kindergarten-7, Lone Star Online Academy 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 15% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 7,834 students
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lone Star Online Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Lone Star Online Academy's student population of 7,834 students has grown by 220% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
Total Students
7,834 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Lone Star Online Academy 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 Lone Star Online Academy is 0.68, which is more 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
#7859 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
48%
53%
Black
24%
13%
White
20%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
67%
57%
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 Lone Star Online Academy's ranking?
Lone Star Online Academy is ranked #7859 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Lone Star Online Academy?
7,834 students attend Lone Star Online Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Lone Star Online Academy students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Lone Star Online Academy offer ?
Lone Star Online Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7
What school district is Lone Star Online Academy part of?
Lone Star Online Academy is part of Roscoe Collegiate Independent School District.
School Reviews
3 3/7/2025
My son has attended LSOA for four years, and we love it! He has made so much progress here. He''s dyslexic and struggles to read, but now he reads well above grade level. Thank you, LSOA!!
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