The top reported proficiency rate is 68% in Math. The lowest is 56% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Lubbock-cooper South El
Lubbock-Cooper South Elementary serves Pre-K through fifth grade in the fast-growing south and southwest edge of Lubbock, in an area shaped by new residential subdivisions and steady expansion. The school's location on Loop 493 puts it in a newer part of town where the district is building out its elementary capacity to accommodate families moving to the area.
The school enrolls roughly the size typical for an elementary school of its grade span in a growing district. About half of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The student body is roughly evenly split between white and Hispanic students, with Asian, Black, and multiracial students making up smaller shares. State testing data shows that one-fifth of the student body took a Spanish-language version of the STAAR assessment in early grades, indicating a bilingual population, though the district did not report counts of English learners or students receiving special education services.
On state assessments given in the most recent school year, proficiency results reflect a below-average profile. In fifth-grade math, where the largest tested cohort sits, about two-thirds of students met or exceeded proficiency. Fifth-grade English language arts performed similarly, with about two-thirds meeting or exceeding the standard. Third and fourth grades showed lower performance in English language arts, with about half the students tested meeting the standard. The school's overall proficiency index, averaging across all tested grades and subjects, placed it in the top quarter among Lubbock County's school districts, though the absolute proficiency rates themselves are modest rather than strong.
The school sits within Lubbock-Cooper ISD, a district in the midst of significant expansion. In 2021, voters approved one of the largest bond packages in county history to build new schools across the district as the south and southwest areas grow. That growth continues; the district opened a second comprehensive high school, Liberty High, in 2023 and has been adding elementary capacity. The district adopted a deficit budget for 2024-2025, part of a statewide funding squeeze that could affect program offerings and staffing stability. Parents weighing this school would want to ask the district directly about the trajectory of those financial pressures and any effects on elementary programs, extracurriculars, and staffing.
The immediate community is suburban and car-oriented. Lubbock overall is a moderate-growth city anchored by Texas Tech University, healthcare, and agriculture, with a civic center and parks scattered across town rather than concentrated downtown. Mackenzie Park, Maxey Park, and Clapp Park offer recreational access. The housing market in the area is moderately priced relative to national benchmarks. For families considering the south and southwest subdivisions where this school draws, home values and rents have remained relatively stable year-over-year, and monthly mortgage costs sit below the national average for comparable properties.
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