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Gilmer Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,581 students in Gilmer Independent School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Texas.
Public Elementary Schools in Gilmer Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
6,881 Schools
# Students
2,825 Students
3,731,556 Students
# Teachers
188 Teachers
252,905 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Gilmer Independent School District, which is ranked #471 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#470 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
46%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.64
# American Indian Students
21 Students
12,073 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
193,447 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
653 Students
1,982,711 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
53%
# Black Students
259 Students
471,415 Students
% Black Students
9%
13%
# White Students
1,619 Students
946,823 Students
% White Students
57%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
5,857 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
256 Students
119,230 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
165
217,463
# Students in K Grade:
225
351,325
# Students in 1st Grade:
209
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
189
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
201
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
190
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
209
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
193
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
212
338,854
# Students in 8th Grade:
217
349,707
# Students in 9th Grade:
236
30,753
# Students in 10th Grade:
213
25,766
# Students in 11th Grade:
200
21,243
# Students in 12th Grade:
166
19,115
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,764 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,283 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 40% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,764
$13,417
Spending / Student
$13,283
$14,148
Best Gilmer Independent School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gilmer Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1625 Us Hwy 271 N
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7700
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7700
Grades: PK-4
| 1,179 students
Rank: #22.
Gilmer Intermediate School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1623 Us Hwy 271 N
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7800
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7800
Grades: 5-6
| 402 students
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