Top Rankings
Longview Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 8,104 students in Longview Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Longview Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
15 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
8,104 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
615 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Longview Independent School District, which is ranked #311 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#321 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
46%
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
42%
53%
% Black
34%
13%
% White
18%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,863 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,019 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$145 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$114 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,863
$13,387
Spending / Student
$14,019
$14,116
Best Longview Independent School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hudson Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1311 Lilly St
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 803-5100
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 803-5100
Grades: 1-5
| 504 students
Rank: #22.
Foster Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1504 Mlk
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 446-2710
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 446-2710
Grades: 6-8
| 833 students
Rank: #33.
Longview High School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 E Tomlinson Pkwy
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 663-1301
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 663-1301
Grades: 9-12
| 2,185 students
Rank: #44.
J L Everhart Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2919 Tryon Rd
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 803-5400
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 803-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 422 students
Rank: #55.
Judson Steam Academy
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5745 Judson Rd
Longview, TX 75605
(903) 446-2610
Longview, TX 75605
(903) 446-2610
Grades: 6-8
| 567 students
Rank: #66.
Bramlette Steam Academy
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 Tupelo
Longview, TX 75601
(903) 803-5600
Longview, TX 75601
(903) 803-5600
Grades: 1-5
| 469 students
Rank: #77.
Ned E Williams Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5230 Estes Pkwy
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 803-5500
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 803-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: #88.
Juvenile Detent Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 Turk St
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 753-3970
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 753-3970
Grades: 8-12
| 22 students
Rank: #99.
Johnston-mcqueen Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
422 Fm 2751
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 803-5300
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 803-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 451 students
Rank: #1010.
Lead Academy High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
410 S Green St
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 381-3921
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 381-3921
Grades: 9-12
| 149 students
Rank: #1111.
Forest Park Magnet School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1644 N Eastman Rd
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 446-2510
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 446-2510
Grades: 6-8
| 465 students
Rank: #1212.
Clarence W Bailey Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1011 S Mobberly Ave
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 803-5200
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 803-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 288 students
Rank: #1313.
Ware Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 W Garfield
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 803-5700
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 803-5700
Grades: 1-5
| 399 students
Rank: n/an/a
East Texas Montessori Prep Academy
Charter School
400 N Eastman Rd
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 803-5000
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 803-5000
Grades: PK-K
| 975 students
Rank: n/an/a
510 Martin Luther King Blvd
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 381-3980
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 381-3980
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Longview Independent School District?
Longview Independent School District manages 15 public schools serving 8,104 students.
What is the rank of Longview Independent School District?
Longview Independent School District is ranked #311 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Longview Independent School District?
42% of Longview Independent School District students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Longview Independent School District?
Longview Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Longview Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,019 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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