Godley Independent School District

313 N Pearson
Godley, TX 76044
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Godley Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,560 students in Godley Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Godley Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
10 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
3,560 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
265 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Godley Independent School District, which is ranked #804 of all 1,196 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#843 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Godley Independent   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Godley Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Godley Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Godley Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Godley Independent   School District and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.64
# American Indian Students
14 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
1,179 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
33%
53%
# Black Students
97 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
3%
13%
# White Students
2,162 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
61%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
100 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
288
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
411
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
459
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
223
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
230
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
222
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
220
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
209
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
237
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
211
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
236
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
243
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
173
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
198
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,060 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,174 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 31% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$74,029 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Godley Independent   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$43 MM
$78,063 MM
This chart displays total spending of Godley Independent   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$10,060
$13,387
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Godley Independent   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,174
$14,116
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Godley Independent   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Godley Independent School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Legacy Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
309 N Pearson
Godley, TX 76044
(817) 592-4380
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: #22.
Godley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
604 N Pearson
Godley, TX 76044
(817) 592-4410
Grades: PK-1
| 535 students
Rank: #33.
Godley High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9501 N Hwy 171
Godley, TX 76044
(817) 592-4320
Grades: 9-12
| 826 students
Rank: n/an/a
309 N Pearson
Godley, TX 76044
(817) 592-4380
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Godley Jjaep
Alternative School
313 N Pearson
Godley, TX 76044
(817) 556-6880
Grades: 11
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Godley Links Academy
Alternative School
401 Bruce Rd
Godley, TX 76044
(817) 592-4212
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
Rank: n/an/a
Godley Middle School
9401 N Hwy 171
Godley, TX 76044
(817) 592-4340
Grades: 6-8
| 657 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jcssa
Alternative School
321 Zebra Pkwy
Grandview, TX 76050
(817) 866-3950
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
7800 Silo Mills Pkwy
Joshua, TX 76058
(817) 592-4430
Grades: PK-5
| 512 students
Rank: n/an/a
604 N Pearson
Godley, TX 76044
(817) 592-4410
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Godley Independent School District?
Godley Independent School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,560 students.
What is the rank of Godley Independent School District?
Godley Independent School District is ranked #804 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Godley Independent School District?
61% of Godley Independent School District students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Godley Independent School District?
Godley Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Godley Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,174 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 31% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,560 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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