Gary School serves 472 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Gary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Gary School's student population of 472 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
472 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3135 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
7%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
91%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≥80%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gary School's ranking?
Gary School is ranked #3135 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?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gary School?
The graduation rate of Gary School is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Gary School?
472 students attend Gary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Gary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gary School?
Gary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gary School offer ?
Gary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Gary School part of?
Gary School is part of Gary Independent School District.
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