Serving 250 students in grades 4-5, Giddings Int ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 250 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Giddings Int ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Giddings Int's student population of 250 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
250 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Giddings Int ranks within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Giddings Int is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3371 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
53%
53%
Black
8%
13%
White
36%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Giddings Int's ranking?
Giddings Int is ranked #3371 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Giddings Int?
250 students attend Giddings Int.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Giddings Int students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Giddings Int?
Giddings Int has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Giddings Int offer ?
Giddings Int offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Giddings Int part of?
Giddings Int is part of Giddings ISD School District.
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