Littlefield Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Littlefield Isd

Littlefield ISD is a rural Texas school district that serves about a small student population from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade across four schools: a primary building, an elementary school, a junior high, and a high school. The district sits in Lamb County in the Texas Panhandle, in an agricultural economy where housing values have declined modestly in recent years.

The most pressing academic reality is that Littlefield's students are struggling with mathematics proficiency. Across elementary and middle grades, math proficiency rates remain in the low range, with third and fourth graders meeting state standards at roughly one in five students. Performance improves slightly by seventh and eighth grade but stays well below where educators would hope to see it. In contrast, reading and language arts show more resilience. Third-grade ELA proficiency sits at a noticeably higher level, and reading performance remains stronger than math throughout the tested grades. Science proficiency is modest, sitting in the low to mid-range across both fifth and eighth grades. Social studies presents a particular concern, with eighth-grade performance approaching single-digit proficiency rates.

When placed against the other three districts in Lamb County, Littlefield's overall proficiency index falls slightly above the midpoint of the county cohort. This means the district is not performing at the bottom of its county peer group, though there is plainly room for improvement. Chronic absenteeism in the district is above the county median, which typically correlates with learning loss and is worth monitoring as a factor that may be contributing to test results.

The student body is predominantly Hispanic, making up roughly three-quarters of enrollment. White students comprise about one-fifth of the district. The remaining students are distributed among other racial and ethnic groups in small numbers. Enrollment data shows a consistent presence across grade levels, with no dramatic drops or swells at particular points that would suggest demographic shifts or significant attrition.

Littlefield's housing market reflects rural Texas conditions. Home values are below the state average and have declined slightly over the past year. Monthly mortgage payments for a median-priced home with standard financing sit in the low range, making homeownership relatively affordable compared to many Texas communities. Rental costs are also modest by state standards.

The district offers a career and technical education center and reports a dual-credit associates degree pathway, though specific details about program depth, industry focus areas, or enrollment in those programs are not available from the data provided. High school course offerings and what advanced or specialized programming exists beyond these dual-credit options were not documented in the information at hand.

Graduation rate data for the district was not available, so it is not possible to characterize how many students complete their high school education in Littlefield or compare that outcome to the county. A parent seeking enrollment information may want to check directly with the district about high school completion and post-secondary readiness outcomes. No recent strategic priorities or bond measures were found in publicly available sources, leaving the district's stated plans for addressing academic gaps unclear. A family considering Littlefield might reach out to the district office to ask about specific interventions underway in math and about the structure and demand for the dual-credit and CTE offerings.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

1,198

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 76%

Black 3%

White 20%

Asian 0%

Two+ 1%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

54%

68%

Gr 4

27%

29%

Gr 5

42%

43%

Gr 6

40%

45%

Gr 7

43%

62%

Gr 8

33%

54%

Math

Gr 3

14%

36%

Gr 4

—

27%

Gr 5

28%

37%

Gr 6

21%

41%

Gr 7

33%

41%

Gr 8

32%

46%

Science

Gr 5

19%

37%

Gr 8

23%

54%

Social studies

Gr 8

15%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

47%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

12%

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

30%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

46%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

10%

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

27%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

41%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

12%

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

27%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

50%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

14%

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

32%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

65%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

17%

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

43%

—

Schools in this District

4 schools are officially reported under this district.

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

20%

Grade 3

20%

Grade 4

32%

Grade 5

26%

Grade 6

35%

Grade 7

36%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

58%

Grade 3

27%

Grade 4

42%

Grade 5

42%

Grade 6

47%

Grade 7

40%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

26%

Grade 5

33%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$107,699

Year-over-year change-6.5%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$94K to $149K

vs. state typical0.36x

vs. national typical0.29x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
79339	Littlefield	$107K	-7.7%	84.4%
79312	Amherst	$94K	+5.7%	6.8%
79371	Sudan	$142K	-7.4%	2.8%
79313	Anton	$149K	+14.1%	1.1%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$543/mo

Home price / national median income1.3x

Comparison

State typical home value$302,187 (-2.0% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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