Lewisville ISD: Complete Family Guide

District Overview

Lewisville Independent School District is a large, diverse Denton County district serving four distinct communities, Flower Mound, Highland Village, The Colony, and Lewisville, across approximately 60 campuses. As of the 2024–25 school year, LISD enrolls approximately 47,000 students and employs more than 6,000 staff members, including roughly 3,000 classroom teachers.

The district's geographic and socioeconomic diversity is one of its defining characteristics. Flower Mound and Highland Village represent the high-income, highly engaged parent communities that drive LISD's Niche A rating. Lewisville and The Colony add a wider range of backgrounds, languages, and needs, and the district's programs reflect that. LISD operates one of the most robust bilingual and dual language programs in Denton County, with Spanish dual language offerings beginning at the elementary level.

The central administrative offices are located at 1565 West Main Street, Lewisville, TX 75067. The district's boundary does not follow the typical pattern of one city = one district, different neighborhoods within Flower Mound fall in either LISD or Argyle ISD, so address verification is important. Most of Flower Mound is LISD. The western portion (near the 377 corridor and Lantana area) may be Argyle ISD.

TEA Accountability Rating

Lewisville ISD holds a TEA B rating (score: 81 out of 100) for the 2024–25 school year. The district improved its rating from prior cycles, with 28 campuses increasing their individual TEA scores from 2024 to 2025. Overall, 82% of LISD campuses carry an acceptable TEA rating.

The B rating reflects a district doing real, consistent academic work across a large and diverse student body. The honest picture: LISD's aggregate score is anchored by campuses in higher-need areas of Lewisville and The Colony, which face the challenges that all large urban-adjacent districts navigate, poverty concentration, high mobility rates, and English language learner support needs. The flagship campuses in Flower Mound and Highland Village perform at significantly higher individual levels.

For families relocating specifically to Flower Mound or Highland Village, it is worth looking at the TEA campus-level scores for your specific assigned schools, which typically run well into the A range. The district's overall B is not the ceiling for your child's campus experience, it's an average across all 60 campuses.

LISD has earned TEA Distinction Designations in Comparative Academic Growth and Academic Achievement in Reading/Language Arts in recent cycles. Full district and campus ratings are published at txschools.gov.

Academic Performance

Proficiency Rates

District-wide STAAR proficiency rates, 54% in math and 64% in reading, reflect the full diversity of the LISD student body. Campuses in Flower Mound and Highland Village consistently score above these averages, often at 75–90% proficiency. Families assigned to Flower Mound or Highland Village campuses should view campus-level scores at txschools.gov for a more accurate picture of what to expect for their children.

Advanced Placement

All three Flower Mound–area high schools (Marcus, Flower Mound, and Hebron) offer extensive AP course catalogs, typically 25–35 distinct AP courses per campus, with multiple AP teachers per subject at the flagship campuses. AP pass rates (scores of 3 or above) at Marcus and Flower Mound High School are among the highest in Denton County.

International Baccalaureate

LISD offers the IB Diploma Programme at Hebron High School in Carrollton (serving LISD students in The Colony area). The IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) is available at a feeder middle school. Families interested in the IB track should verify which high school their home address feeds before purchasing.

Dual Credit

LISD partners with North Central Texas College (NCTC) and other Texas institutions to offer dual enrollment courses at multiple high schools. Eligible juniors and seniors can earn college credit at no cost while completing high school requirements. Dual credit course availability expands regularly as LISD grows its college readiness programming.

Campus Highlights

LISD's flagship campuses are consistently among the highest-performing in Denton County. The following campuses are of particular note for families relocating to Flower Mound and surrounding communities.

Special Programs

Special Education & Support Services

Lewisville ISD's special education program is one of the most frequently cited reasons families specifically choose this district. LISD's SpEd program is notably robust, offering a comprehensive continuum of services from full inclusion to specialized campus placements, and the district has a reputation among families with children who have IEPs for being genuinely responsive and collaborative in the ARD process.

Services available include: speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, vision and hearing services, applied behavior analysis (ABA) support, life skills programs, and transition services for secondary students. LISD also offers dedicated classrooms for students with significant cognitive disabilities and a therapeutic day school program through its partnership with the Region 11 Educational Service Center.

For families relocating with a child who has an existing IEP, LISD must either adopt the current IEP or convene an ARD meeting within 30 days of enrollment, as required under Texas law. Contact LISD's Special Education Department before or immediately upon enrollment to begin the transition process. Bringing complete documentation (evaluation reports, current IEP, prior placement information) to your enrollment appointment will accelerate the process significantly.

LISD also provides dyslexia testing and intervention through the Texas Dyslexia Handbook protocols, Section 504 accommodations through the campus 504 Coordinator, and English Language Learning (ELL) services for students whose home language is not English.

Athletics & Extracurriculars

Lewisville ISD competes in UIL Class 6A, the highest classification, at all four traditional high schools. Marcus High School has produced state championships in multiple sports, and the Flower Mound lacrosse and tennis programs are among the strongest in North Texas. The Marcus and FMHS football programs are community institutions.

Beyond athletics, LISD high schools typically offer 40–60 student organizations per campus: student government, National Honor Society, academic competitions (UIL Academic, Science Olympiad, DECA, FBLA), and a wide range of cultural and interest clubs. The fine arts programs, particularly the Marcus Marching Band, are a significant part of the district's identity and extracurricular appeal.

Middle school students have access to UIL academic competition teams, athletics, and fine arts at all secondary campuses. LISD's athletics facilities, particularly at Marcus and Flower Mound High School, are modern and well-maintained, reflecting years of community investment through bond programs.

School Choice Within the District

Open Enrollment Transfers

LISD accepts open enrollment applications from students residing within district boundaries who wish to attend a campus other than their address-assigned school. Inter-district transfers (from outside LISD) are accepted on a space-available basis. Applications open each spring for the following school year and must be renewed annually.

Program-Based Access

The IB programme at Hebron is open to any LISD student who meets the programme's academic preparation requirements, regardless of home address. Dual language program spots at elementary campuses are limited; apply as early as possible, ideally before Kindergarten enrollment.

Virtual Learning

LISD offers a virtual learning option for qualifying students, LISD Virtual School, with online coursework options at the high school level. Contact the Curriculum & Instruction department for current eligibility and course availability. Virtual enrollment still requires maintaining LISD residency.

Transfer Policy for Active-Duty Military

Per Texas law, LISD must accept transfer applications from dependents of active-duty military members regardless of capacity constraints. Contact Student Services for the military family transfer process.

District Finances

Tax Rate

Lewisville ISD's 2024 certified total tax rate is $1.12 per $100 of assessed value. For a home assessed at $600,000, the LISD school district tax levy is approximately $6,720 per year before exemptions. Texas homestead exemptions reduce the assessed value by $100,000 for school district taxes, lowering the effective levy to approximately $5,600 on a $600,000 home.

LISD's tax rate of $1.12 is moderate for Denton County, lower than Prosper ISD ($1.26) and Argyle ISD ($1.21), and comparable to Keller ISD and Denton ISD. The district has passed bond packages over the years to fund facility upgrades, technology infrastructure, and campus construction for growing areas of Flower Mound.

Per-Pupil Expenditure

LISD's per-pupil expenditure is approximately $9,501 per student per year (NCES data). This figure reflects total instructional and operational spending divided by enrollment. LISD receives state funding through the Basic Allotment plus adjustments for bilingual, special education, and other weighted student populations, which form a significant portion of the district's revenue given its diverse enrollment.

FIRST Rating

LISD participates in the Texas Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST), which evaluates districts on fiscal management, efficiency, and accuracy of financial reporting. LISD has maintained a "Superior Achievement" or "Above Standard" FIRST rating in recent years. Current FIRST status is posted at lisd.net.

Enrollment: New Families

How to Enroll

New student enrollment for LISD is completed online through the Enrollment Center at lisd.net/enroll. Required documentation includes:

• Proof of residency, signed lease, deed, or closing disclosure. Utility bill may be required as a second document.
• Birth certificate, required for initial Texas enrollment
• Immunization records, Texas-required vaccines per DSHS schedules
• Previous school records, transcript, report card, or IEP/504 documentation if applicable

LISD's enrollment team is accessible by phone at (469) 948-8000 and in-person at the LISD Education Center. Mid-year enrollments are accepted year-round. For families with an offer letter but no signed lease, contact LISD ahead of your move date to understand provisional enrollment options.

Which Campus Will My Child Attend?

Campus assignments are based on home address. LISD's online boundary tool is available at lisd.net. Verify your assigned campus before signing a lease or closing on a home, particularly in Flower Mound, where the Marcus vs. Flower Mound High School boundary is a significant consideration for many families.

Special Education Enrollment

Families with a child who has an existing IEP should contact LISD Special Education at (469) 948-8000, ext. SpEd, before enrollment day. Bringing the complete IEP packet (most recent evaluation, current IEP, prior written notice) will significantly expedite the transition timeline.

How This District Compares

Relocating families rarely evaluate a single district in isolation. Here's how this district stacks up against the two to three alternatives families most commonly cross-shop, framed around the factors that actually drive the decision.

Tax rates are 2025 certified totals per $100 assessed value. Enrollment figures are approximate. TEA grades reflect the most recent published accountability cycle. Always verify current data at txschools.gov and the Texas Comptroller's website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Sources

• Texas Education Agency, 2024 & 2025 A–F Accountability Ratings: txschools.gov (accessed May 2026)
• Lewisville ISD, Enrollment & District Information: lisd.net (accessed May 2026)
• Lewisville ISD, FIRST Financial Ratings: lisd.net (accessed May 2026)
• Niche.com, Lewisville ISD District Profile: niche.com (captured May 2026)
• GreatSchools.org, Lewisville ISD Profile: greatschools.org (accessed May 2026)
• Texas Comptroller, 2024 School District Tax Rates: comptroller.texas.gov
• NCES Common Core of Data, Lewisville ISD District Detail: nces.ed.gov (2022–23 fiscal data)