Golden Rule Charter School District

135 W Wintergreen Rd
Desoto, TX 75115
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,397 students in Golden Rule Charter 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 Golden Rule Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
6 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
1,397 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
111 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Golden Rule Charter School District, which is ranked #741 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#735 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Golden Rule Charter   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Golden Rule Charter   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.
48%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Golden Rule Charter   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.
31%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Golden Rule Charter   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.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
1,284 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
92%
53%
# Black Students
90 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
7%
13%
# White Students
17 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
1%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
220
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
141
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
128
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
151
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
137
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
130
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
115
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
108
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
97
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
86
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
34
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
24
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
14
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
12
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,169 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,136 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$74,029 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Golden Rule Charter   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
$16 MM
$78,063 MM
This chart displays total spending of Golden Rule Charter   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
$14,169
$13,387
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Golden Rule Charter   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
$11,136
$14,116
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Golden Rule Charter   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 Golden Rule Charter School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Golden Rule
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
622 Sunnyside Ave
Dallas, TX 75262
(214) 333-9330
Grades: PK-5
| 101 students
Rank: #22.
Golden Rule Grand Prairie
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1729 Ave B
Desoto, TX 75115
(214) 333-9330
Grades: PK-5
| 84 students
Rank: #33.
Golden Rule Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2602 W Illinois Ave
Dallas, TX 75233
(214) 333-9330
Grades: PK-8
| 532 students
Rank: #44.
Golden Rule Southwest
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10747 Bruton Rd
Dallas, TX 75233
(214) 333-9330
Grades: PK-6
| 199 students
Rank: #55.
Golden Rule Desoto
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
135 W Wintergreen Rd
Dallas, TX 75233
(469) 248-4463
Grades: PK-12
| 467 students
Rank: n/an/a
Golden Rule Schools Inc - Wilmer
Charter School
520 N I 45
Wilmer, TX 75172
(469) 248-4463
Grades: PK
| 14 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Golden Rule Charter School District?
Golden Rule Charter School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,397 students.
What is the rank of Golden Rule Charter School District?
Golden Rule Charter School District is ranked #741 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Golden Rule Charter School District?
92% of Golden Rule Charter School District students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Golden Rule Charter School District?
Golden Rule Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Golden Rule Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,136 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,397 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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