Serving 396 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, George West Primary ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: George West Primary's attendance zone covers the entire George West school district, encompassing approximately 608.8 square miles. The typical drive from various points within the zone to the school is about 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 14.6 miles to the nearest edge and a maximum of 23.9 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
George West Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
George West Primary's student population of 396 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
396 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Longhorn Pride In Every Stride
School Rankings
George West Primary ranks within the top 5% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George West Primary is 0.50, 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
#271 out of 8096 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
61%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
37%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George West Primary's ranking?
George West Primary is ranked #271 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend George West Primary?
396 students attend George West Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of George West Primary students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of George West Primary?
George West Primary has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does George West Primary offer ?
George West Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is George West Primary part of?
George West Primary is part of George West Independent School District.
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