Serving 304 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, F W Gross Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
304 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2012–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
77%
54%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
5%
13%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
15%
24%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2012–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
56%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend F W Gross Elementary School?
304 students attend F W Gross Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of F W Gross Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of F W Gross Elementary School?
F W Gross Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does F W Gross Elementary School offer ?
F W Gross Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is F W Gross Elementary School part of?
F W Gross Elementary School is part of Victoria Independent School District.
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