Is Iltexas Lancaster Middle a good school?

Iltexas Lancaster Middle ranks in the bottom 4.4% of Texas middle schools.

How many students attend Iltexas Lancaster Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 458 students attended Iltexas Lancaster Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Iltexas Lancaster Middle?

Students at Iltexas Lancaster Middle are 50% African American, 46% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Iltexas Lancaster Middle

Summary:

Iltexas Lancaster Middle is a public charter middle school serving grades 6-8 in Lancaster, Texas, with a student population of 458. The school is part of the Dallas Independent School District (Isd), which is ranked 729 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Iltexas Lancaster Middle has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Texas middle schools, with a ranking between 1,791 and 2,256 out of around 2,300 schools over the past 5 years. The school's performance on STAAR tests is significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, particularly for Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Gifted and Talented students. Iltexas Lancaster Middle's academic performance is significantly lower than that of nearby public and magnet schools, such as Judge Louis A Bedford Junior Law Academy, D.A. Hulcy STEAM Middle, and Curtistene S. McCowan Middle.

Iltexas Lancaster Middle faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students. The school's consistently low academic performance, particularly for its most vulnerable subgroups, suggests a need for substantial interventions and support. Comparisons to nearby schools indicate that increased funding, resources, and a focus on equity could potentially help improve outcomes for Iltexas Lancaster Middle's students. Addressing the school's performance gaps and ensuring equitable access to educational opportunities should be a top priority.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

1900 W Pleasant Run Rd
Lancaster, TX 75146

(469) 862-4237

District: International Leadership Of Texas (Iltexas)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2256^th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,755

Student/teacher ratio: 20.1

Number of students: 458

Racial breakdown:

African American:

50.4%

Hispanic:

46.1%

Two or more races:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Iltexas Lancaster Middle ranks worse than 95.6% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 12^th among 13 ranked middle schools in the International Leadership Of Texas (Iltexas) School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.25. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (50.4%), Hispanic (46.1%), two or more races (2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 75.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Iltexas Lancaster Middle is 20.1, which is the highest among 13 middle schools in the International Leadership Of Texas (Iltexas) School District! (See more...)

Compare Iltexas Lancaster Middle employs 22.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Iltexas Lancaster Middle is $6,755. 8 middle schools in the International Leadership Of Texas (Iltexas) School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Iltexas Lancaster Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Iltexas Lancaster Middle 2256^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Iltexas Lancaster Middle in the ranking list.)

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International Leadership Of Texas (Iltexas):

SchoolDigger ranks International Leadership Of Texas (Iltexas) 729^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Iltexas Lancaster Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	23.71	1791^st	2193	18.3%
2021	17.74	1952^nd	2252	13.3%
2022	13.08	2100^th	2254	6.8%
2023	9.75	2217^th	2330	4.8%
2024	10.25	2256^th	2361	4.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Iltexas Lancaster Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	65.88	247^th	1376	82.0%
2019	72.35	217^th	1445	85.0%
2021	48.33	653^rd	1592	59.0%
2022	27.02	1364^th	1643	17.0%
2023	17.55	1600^th	1720	7.0%
2024	12.43	1712^th	1760	2.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Iltexas Lancaster Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	39.90	867^th	1597	45.7%
2019	40.80	870^th	1626	46.5%
2021	23.55	1550^th	1712	9.5%
2022	24.89	1551^st	1757	11.7%
2023	21.07	1701^st	1815	6.3%
2024	7.45	1881^st	1881	0.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Iltexas Lancaster Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	29.40	1628^th	2039	20.2%
2019	31.64	1573^rd	2073	24.1%
2021	21.73	1893^rd	2172	12.8%
2022	15.71	2079^th	2220	6.4%
2023	11.74	2153^rd	2251	4.4%
2024	12.85	2137^th	2224	3.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Iltexas Lancaster Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	21.19	1749^th	2008	12.9%
2019	20.64	1786^th	2047	12.8%
2021	21.16	1805^th	2151	16.1%
2022	16.85	2002^nd	2221	9.9%
2023	13.09	2090^th	2241	6.7%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Iltexas Lancaster Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	27.46	1221^st	1430	14.6%
2019	11.20	1382^nd	1446	4.4%
2021	7.30	1443^rd	1501	3.9%
2022	4.96	1461^st	1488	1.8%
2023	1.22	1472^nd	1481	0.6%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Iltexas Lancaster Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	38.43	1231^st	2008	38.7%
2019	48.39	906^th	2058	56.0%
2021	30.94	1598^th	2118	24.6%
2022	24.37	1886^th	2182	13.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Iltexas Lancaster Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	18.98	1813^th	2030	10.7%
2019	25.86	1660^th	2069	19.8%
2021	15.38	1978^th	2168	8.8%
2022	10.66	2131^st	2228	4.4%
2023	7.31	2190^th	2245	2.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Iltexas Lancaster Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	35.32	732^nd	1167	37.3%
2019	31.20	862^nd	1193	27.7%
2021	29.49	922^nd	1213	24.0%
2022	24.46	1067^th	1251	14.7%
2023	20.34	1123^rd	1273	11.8%
2024	18.15	1181^st	1271	7.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Iltexas Lancaster Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	24.17	1613^th	1895	14.9%
2019	42.38	1081^st	1935	44.1%
2021	24.04	1700^th	2043	16.8%
2022	15.61	1940^th	2077	6.6%
2023	10.14	2052^nd	2116	3.0%
2024	8.87	2080^th	2108	1.3%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Iltexas Lancaster Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2018	8	227	1	131	0	9	376
2019	8	239	0	157	0	14	418
2020	5	223	1	167	1	11	408
2021	6	245	2	184	2	13	452
2022	7	203	2	199	1	11	423
2023	4	231	2	211	1	9	458

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Iltexas Lancaster Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	376	26.1	14.3	80.3
2019	418	26.9	15.5	81.1
2020	408	28.4	14.3	81.1
2021	452	25.4	17.7	85.8
2022	423	29.3	14.3	75.7
2023	458	22.7	20.1	75.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Iltexas Lancaster Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	376	26.1	14.3	80.3
2019	418	26.9	15.5	81.1
2020	408	28.4	14.3	81.1
2021	452	25.4	17.7	85.8
2022	423	29.3	14.3	75.7
2023	458	22.7	20.1	75.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Iltexas Lancaster Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,105 (14.5%)	$6,519 (85.5%)	$7,625
2020	$1,148 (14.9%)	$6,541 (85.1%)	$7,689
2021	$964 (14.3%)	$5,790 (85.7%)	$6,755

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Iltexas Lancaster Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1791^st of 2193 Middle schools	Ranks 2217^th of 2330 Middle schools	13.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Iltexas Lancaster Middle)	30	29	1%
6th Grade Reading (International Leadership Of Texas (Iltexas))	33	37	4%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iltexas Lancaster Middle)	28	12	16%
6th Grade Mathematics (International Leadership Of Texas (Iltexas))	32	22	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%
7th Grade Reading (Iltexas Lancaster Middle)	34	36	2%
7th Grade Reading (International Leadership Of Texas (Iltexas))	42	40	2%
7th Grade Reading (Texas)	47	52	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iltexas Lancaster Middle)	26	6	20%
7th Grade Mathematics (International Leadership Of Texas (Iltexas))	33	21	12%
7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	41	29	12%
8th Grade Reading (Iltexas Lancaster Middle)	29	16	13%
8th Grade Reading (International Leadership Of Texas (Iltexas))	44	38	6%
8th Grade Reading (Texas)	53	56	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Iltexas Lancaster Middle)	32	8	24%
8th Grade Mathematics (International Leadership Of Texas (Iltexas))	37	21	16%
8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	55	44	11%
8th Grade Science (Iltexas Lancaster Middle)	29	12	17%
8th Grade Science (International Leadership Of Texas (Iltexas))	48	33	15%
8th Grade Science (Texas)	49	45	4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Iltexas Lancaster Middle)	12	1	11%
8th Grade Social Studies (International Leadership Of Texas (Iltexas))	30	19	11%
8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)	35	31	4%
End of Course English I Reading (Iltexas Lancaster Middle)	100	83	17%
End of Course English I Reading (International Leadership Of Texas (Iltexas))	63	63
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	418	458	9.6%
African American	239	231	3.3%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	157	211	34.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	8	4	50%
Two or More Races	14	9	35.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	81.1%	75.8%	5.3%

Schools Near Iltexas Lancaster Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Iltexas Lancaster Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	1900 W Pleasant Run Rd	Lancaster	75146	Dallas County	International Leadership Of Texas (Iltexas)	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 862-4237	458	23	20.1	75.8%	4 (0.9%)	231 (50.4%)	211 (46.1%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.0%)	10.3	2256^th of 2361 public middle schools	4.4%		9.7	2217^th of 2330 public middle schools	4.8%	39	14.3	81.3	34.9	20.8	23.1	7.0		0.0	18.9	8.6	$6,755	$964	$5,790
Lancaster Middle	Public	7-8	822 W Pleasant Run Rd	Lancaster	75146	Dallas County	Lancaster Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 218-1660	1,007	63	16.0	84.3%	11 (1.1%)	748 (74.3%)	221 (21.9%)	3 (0.3%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (2.0%)	17.7	2082^nd of 2361 public middle schools	11.8%		20.3	1976^th of 2330 public middle schools	15.2%	106	71.2			37.6	37.0		18.9	9.0	15.8	6.5	$8,823	$683	$8,140
G W Carver 6th Grade Stem Learning Center	Public	6	1005 Westridge	Lancaster	75146	Dallas County	Lancaster Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 218-1577	483	35	13.6	86.5%	3 (0.6%)	347 (71.8%)	124 (25.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.4%)								(n/a)			43.3			25.1					$8,746	$977	$7,769
D A Hulcy Steam Middle	Public	6-8	9339 S Polk St	Dallas	75232	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(214) 932-7400	423	34	12.4	88.4%	5 (1.2%)	134 (31.7%)	281 (66.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	58.8	807^th of 2361 public middle schools	65.8%		68.8	560^th of 2330 public middle schools	76.0%	247	100.0		53.7	48.1	51.1	41.6	11.6	50.7	54.4	50.0	$10,969	$1,348	$9,621
Uplift Hampton Preparatory Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	8915 S Hampton Rd	Dallas	75237	Dallas County	Uplift Education	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(214) 421-1982	465	30	15.6	88.0%	2 (0.4%)	271 (58.3%)	176 (37.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.0%)	31.6	1681^st of 2361 public middle schools	28.8%		25.8	1819^th of 2330 public middle schools	21.9%	138	38.1		39.7	50.3	47.1	14.6		24.1	24.1	24.8	$8,804	$673	$8,131
Desoto West Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	800 N Westmoreland	Desoto	75115	Dallas County	Desoto Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 230-1820	439	31	13.9	69.9%	6 (1.4%)	339 (77.2%)	80 (18.2%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.5%)	17.7	2079^th of 2361 public middle schools	11.9%		15.3	2111^th of 2330 public middle schools	9.4%	32	75.0		30.0	36.8	33.1	11.9	14.2	26.7	16.1	8.0	$10,848	$1,674	$9,174
Uplift Wisdom Secondary	Public, Charter	6-8	301 W Camp Wisdom Rd	Dallas	75232	Dallas County	Uplift Education	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 621-8500	425	55	7.7	88.7%	4 (0.9%)	125 (29.4%)	290 (68.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	19.5	2040^th of 2361 public middle schools	13.6%		19.5	2004^th of 2330 public middle schools	14.0%	36	10.8		42.4	26.9	40.9	11.5	21.1	3.0	11.6	17.4	$13,555	$1,633	$11,921
Kennedy-Curry Middle	Public	6-8	6605 Sebring	Dallas	75241	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 925-1600	626	50	12.5	100.0%	9 (1.4%)	310 (49.5%)	289 (46.2%)	7 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.4%)	22.4	1962^nd of 2361 public middle schools	16.9%		21.4	1940^th of 2330 public middle schools	16.7%	22	49.7		26.5	19.8	40.0	19.1	0.0	38.7	22.3	14.0	$11,796	$1,499	$10,297
Curtistene S McCowan Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	1500 Majestic Meadows Dr	Glenn Heights	75154	Ellis County	Desoto Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 274-8090	773	50	15.4	69.5%	11 (1.4%)	507 (65.6%)	229 (29.6%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (2.8%)	20.6	2012^th of 2361 public middle schools	14.8%		28.4	1761^st of 2330 public middle schools	24.4%	251	82.1		42.9	35.6	39.7	24.1	5.0	27.8	13.6	5.2	$8,973	$1,836	$7,137
Judge Louis A Bedford Junior Law Academy	Public, Magnet	6-8	1303 Reynoldston Ln	Dallas	75232	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 794-6400	559	52	10.8	97.3%	8 (1.4%)	389 (69.6%)	149 (26.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.1%)	27.4	1806^th of 2361 public middle schools	23.5%		29.1	1745^th of 2330 public middle schools	25.1%	61	79.5		32.5	37.3	35.4	22.0		30.7	21.7	25.0	$12,533	$1,586	$10,947

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