Lorena Middle
Lorena, TX · Lorena ISD
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Rural, fringe
316th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 81%· Stable
500 LEOPARD LN, Lorena, TX 76655
(254)857-4621NCES ID 482820006139Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Lorena Middle 316th of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 81% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 80th in 2019 to 81th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 426 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 431 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.4% | 73.1% | ▼ 11.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 13.2% | 19.3% | ▲ 6.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.6% | 3.9% | ▲ 3.3 pts | |
| Black | 0.6% | 2.3% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $347K in zip 76655 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Lorena Middle in?
Lorena Middle is part of the Lorena ISD district in Lorena, Texas.
Is Lorena Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Lorena Middle 316th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 81% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Lorena Middle?
White 73%, Hispanic 19%, Two or more races 4%, Black 2% (431 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Lorena Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 76655 is $347K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.