Gary School
Tel:
(903)685-2291
- Gary School serves 498 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 86% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 75% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%.
Top Placements
Gary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Gary School's student population of 498 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 498 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Gary School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Gary School is 0.17, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #2870 out of 7,879 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 86% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| Hispanic | 8% | 52% |
| White | 91% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 38% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | GARY ISD School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Gary School is Panola Early College High School (8.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Panola Charter School (8.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Baker-koonce Intermediate School (9.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Carthage Panola Early College High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 29 students
8.8 miles
1109 W Panola
Carthage, TX 75633
(903)694-4029 8.8 9-12 29 - Carthage Panola Charter School Alternative School
Charter School
Grades: 8-12 | 9 students
8.9 miles
1110 Fm 10
Carthage, TX 75633
(903)693-6355 8.9 8-12 9 - Carthage Baker-koonce Intermediate School Grades: 4-6 | 629 students
9.0 miles
320 N Daniel St
Carthage, TX 75633
(903)693-8611 9.0 4-6 629 - Timpson Timpson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 304 students
9.0 miles
836 Bear Dr
Timpson, TX 75975
(936)254-2462 9.0 PK-5 304 - Timpson Timpson High School Grades: 9-12 | 182 students
9.0 miles
836 Bear Dr
Timpson, TX 75975
(936)254-3125 9.0 9-12 182
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