Top Rankings
Gorman Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 253 students in Gorman Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Gorman Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
253 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
District Rank
Gorman Independent School District, which is ranked #565 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#564 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
102 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
40%
53%
# Black Students
1 Student
706,694 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
139 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
55%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
6 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
10
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
16
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
14
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
13
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
19
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
20
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
13
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
15
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
17
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
34
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
15
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
18
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
16
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
33
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,494 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,138 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,494
$13,417
Spending / Student
$22,138
$14,148
Best Gorman Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maxfield Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
114 W Lexington
Gorman, TX 76454
(254) 734-3171
Gorman, TX 76454
(254) 734-3171
Grades: PK-5
| 105 students
Rank: #22.
Gorman High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
114 W Lexington
Gorman, TX 76454
(254) 734-3171
Gorman, TX 76454
(254) 734-3171
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students
Rank: #33.
Gorman Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
114 W Lexington
Gorman, TX 76454
(254) 734-3171
Gorman, TX 76454
(254) 734-3171
Grades: 6-8
| 66 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gorman Independent School District?
Gorman Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 253 students.
What is the rank of Gorman Independent School District?
Gorman Independent School District is ranked #565 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (top 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gorman Independent School District?
55% of Gorman Independent School District students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gorman Independent School District?
Gorman Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Gorman Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,138 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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