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Gonzales 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 5 public schools serving 2,541 students in Gonzales Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Gonzales Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% 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
5 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
2,541 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
177 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Gonzales Independent School District, which is ranked #977 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 96% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#972 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
46%
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.64
# American Indian Students
4 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
1,698 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
67%
53%
# Black Students
200 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
8%
13%
# White Students
603 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
24%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
30 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
142
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
164
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
159
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
189
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
194
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
174
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
197
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
189
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
190
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
183
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
214
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
182
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
176
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
188
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,235 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,319 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,235
$13,387
Spending / Student
$12,319
$14,116
Best Gonzales Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gonzales North Avenue
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1032 St Joseph St
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-1467
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-1467
Grades: 3-5
| 565 students
Rank: #22.
Gonzales J High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
426 N College St
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-8641
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-8641
Grades: 6-8
| 562 students
Rank: #33.
Gonzales High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1801 N Sarah Dewitt Dr
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-7535
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-7535
Grades: 9-12
| 760 students
Rank: n/an/a
1600 St Andrews St
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-2826
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-2826
Grades: K-2
| 512 students
Rank: n/an/a
222 St Joseph St
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-9551
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-9551
Grades: PK
| 142 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gonzales Independent School District?
Gonzales Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,541 students.
What is the rank of Gonzales Independent School District?
Gonzales Independent School District is ranked #977 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 Gonzales Independent School District?
67% of Gonzales Independent School District students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gonzales Independent School District?
Gonzales Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Gonzales Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,319 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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