The top reported proficiency rate is 72% in English language arts. The lowest is 67% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Lubbock-cooper North El
Lubbock-Cooper North Elementary serves pre-K through fifth grade in a school of moderate size for its grade band, with enrollment spread across all early grades plus the elementary years. The school sits in a growing southwest Lubbock neighborhood that has expanded significantly over the past several years as part of the Cooper Independent School District's rapid development.
On state assessments, the school shows proficiency in the middle range. In third-grade math and English language arts, roughly two-thirds to just under three-quarters of students performed at proficient level. Fourth and fifth grade results come partly from a small population of Spanish-language learners tested on translated STAAR assessments, so those figures reflect a different group and cohort size; the English-language data for those grades shows proficiency rates around three-quarters. Across all subjects tested at the school, the largest share of students reached the "meets" performance level rather than the higher "master" tier. In social studies, about four in five students approached the standard but only a modest fraction mastered it, suggesting understanding that is broad but not consistently deep. The school's overall proficiency index places it in the top quartile among districts in Lubbock County, a strength.
The student population reflects the community. About half of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a proxy for economic need. The enrollment is roughly split between white and Hispanic students, with smaller shares of Asian and Black students and very few Native American students. Data on special education and English learner enrollment counts were not available, limiting a full picture of support services; a parent may want to ask the school directly about the size and focus of those programs.
The school feeds into a district navigating significant changes. Lubbock-Cooper ISD approved a major bond package in 2021, the largest in Lubbock County history, to build new schools and renovate existing ones as the district absorbed rapid residential growth. The district opened Liberty High School, its second comprehensive high school, in the fall of 2023, phasing in grades over time. At the same time, the district adopted a deficit budget for 2024-2025 as part of a statewide trend of stagnant state funding. District leaders publicly stated that persistent deficits could lead to staff reductions, schedule cuts, and reductions to programs and extracurricular offerings. This financial constraint is a real signal for families considering the area, particularly those weighing program stability and long-term investment in schools.
The Lubbock area itself is growing moderately, with the city and surrounding county expanding as Texas Tech University, healthcare, and agriculture anchor employment. Housing values and rental costs in the school's ZIP code are below state and national benchmarks, making the area relatively affordable, though like much of Texas, mortgage rates remain elevated. The community has walkable pockets downtown and in central neighborhoods, but most residential areas, including the Lubbock-Cooper southwest expansion zone where this school sits, are car-dependent. The town's civic life centers on a compact downtown, Texas Tech's campus, and dispersed neighborhood parks and schools.
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