Serving 90 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Golden Rule ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 90 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Golden Rule ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Golden Rule's student population of 90 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
90 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Golden Rule ranks within the top 10% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Golden Rule is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#566 out of 8188 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
98%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
n/a
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Golden Rule's ranking?
Golden Rule is ranked #566 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Golden Rule often compared to?
Golden Ruleis often viewed alongside schools like Golden Rule Southwest by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Golden Rule?
90 students attend Golden Rule.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Golden Rule students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Golden Rule?
Golden Rule has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Golden Rule offer ?
Golden Rule offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Golden Rule part of?
Golden Rule is part of Golden Rule Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Golden Rule located?
Golden Rule is located in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 46 other public schools located in Oak Cliff.
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