Waters El
Lubbock, TX · Lubbock ISD · Grades PK-5
2,132nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 52%· Stable
Waters El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Waters El 2,132nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 52% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 55th in 2019 to 52th in 2025.
Waters El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 204 students tested
Waters El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 483 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 40.3% | 60.0% | ▲ 19.7 pts | |
| White | 44.9% | 24.6% | ▼ 20.3 pts | |
| Black | 10.1% | 9.9% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.0% | 3.3% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 1.2% | ▲ 1.2 pts |
Homes near Waters El
Typical home value $236K in zip 79423 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Waters El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Miller ElLubbock ISD · 0.9 mi away575th of 4,406
ELA 75% · Math 63% - 9Honey ElLubbock ISD · 1 mi away576th of 4,406
ELA 74% · Math 64% - 1Parsons ElLubbock ISD · 1.2 mi away4,058th of 4,406
ELA 31% · Math 27% - 5Bayless ElLubbock ISD · 1.5 mi away2,312th of 4,406
ELA 49% · Math 45% - 10Roberts ElLubbock ISD · 1.6 mi away246th of 4,406
ELA 81% · Math 75% - 9Lubbock-Cooper North ElLubbock-Cooper ISD · 1.9 mi away534th of 4,406
ELA 71% · Math 69% - 4Wheelock ElLubbock ISD · 2.3 mi away2,793rd of 4,406
ELA 45% · Math 41% - 6Maedgen ElLubbock ISD · 2.3 mi away2,074th of 4,406
ELA 45% · Math 53%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Waters El in?
Waters El is part of the Lubbock ISD district in Lubbock, Texas.
Is Waters El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Waters El 2,132nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 52% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Waters El?
Hispanic 60%, White 25%, Black 10%, Two or more races 3% (483 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Waters El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 79423 is $236K 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.