Serving 321 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Graford School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 321 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Graford School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Graford School's student population of 321 students has grown by 85% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 105% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
321 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Graford School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Graford School is 0.34, 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
#4913 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
15%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
80%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Graford School's ranking?
Graford School is ranked #4913 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Graford School?
The graduation rate of Graford School is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Graford School?
321 students attend Graford School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Graford School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Graford School?
Graford School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Graford School offer ?
Graford School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Graford School part of?
Graford School is part of Graford Independent School District.
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