Top Rankings
Lindale Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,552 students in Lindale Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Lindale Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
6 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
4,552 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
315 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lindale Independent School District, which is ranked #30 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 99% has increased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#29 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥99%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
19%
53%
% Black
5%
13%
% White
68%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,703 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,236 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$47 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,703
$13,387
Spending / Student
$10,236
$14,116
Best Lindale Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lindale J High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
409 Eagle Spirit
Lindale, TX 75771
(903) 881-4150
Lindale, TX 75771
(903) 881-4150
Grades: 7-8
| 708 students
Rank: #22.
Velma Penny Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1000 Mount Sylvan St
Lindale, TX 75771
(903) 882-7513
Lindale, TX 75771
(903) 882-7513
Grades: 1-3
| 540 students
Rank: #33.
Lindale High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
920 E Hubbard
Lindale, TX 75771
(903) 882-6138
Lindale, TX 75771
(903) 882-6138
Grades: 9-12
| 1,289 students
Rank: #44.
College Street Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
106 N College St
Lindale, TX 75771
(903) 882-3121
Lindale, TX 75771
(903) 882-3121
Grades: 1-3
| 518 students
Rank: #55.
E J Moss Intermediate School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
411 Eagle Spirit Dr
Lindale, TX 75771
(903) 882-2800
Lindale, TX 75771
(903) 882-2800
Grades: 4-6
| 1,048 students
Rank: n/an/a
201 Stadium St
Lindale, TX 75771
(903) 881-4001
Lindale, TX 75771
(903) 881-4001
Grades: PK-K
| 449 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lindale Independent School District?
Lindale Independent School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,552 students.
What is the rank of Lindale Independent School District?
Lindale Independent School District is ranked #30 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 5%) 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 overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lindale Independent School District?
68% of Lindale Independent School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lindale Independent School District?
Lindale Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Lindale Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,236 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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