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Grand Saline 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 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,214 students in Grand Saline Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Grand Saline Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% 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
5 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
1,214 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
86 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Grand Saline Independent School District, which is ranked #660 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 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#683 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.64
# American Indian Students
5 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
323 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
53%
# Black Students
11 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
850 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
70%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
21 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
57
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
94
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
82
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
75
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
85
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
98
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
98
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
85
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
105
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
86
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
96
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
98
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
78
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
77
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,427 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 $12,245 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,427
$13,417
Spending / Student
$12,245
$14,148
Best Grand Saline Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grand Saline High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Stadium Dr
Grand Saline, TX 75140
(903) 962-7533
Grand Saline, TX 75140
(903) 962-7533
Grades: 9-12
| 341 students
Rank: #22.
Van Zandt Co Youth Multi-service Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
323 E Garland St
Grand Saline, TX 75140
(903) 962-6292
Grand Saline, TX 75140
(903) 962-6292
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
Rank: #33.
Grand Saline Intermediate School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Stadium Dr
Grand Saline, TX 75140
(903) 962-5515
Grand Saline, TX 75140
(903) 962-5515
Grades: 3-5
| 281 students
Rank: #44.
Grand Saline Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Stadium Dr
Grand Saline, TX 75140
(903) 962-7537
Grand Saline, TX 75140
(903) 962-7537
Grades: 6-8
| 273 students
Rank: n/an/a
405 Stadium Dr
Grand Saline, TX 75140
(903) 962-7526
Grand Saline, TX 75140
(903) 962-7526
Grades: PK-2
| 308 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Grand Saline Independent School District?
Grand Saline Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,214 students.
What is the rank of Grand Saline Independent School District?
Grand Saline Independent School District is ranked #660 out of 1,201 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 Grand Saline Independent School District?
70% of Grand Saline Independent School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Grand Saline Independent School District?
Grand Saline Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Grand Saline Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,245 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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