Giddings High School
Rank
: 7/
Top 50%10
Tel:
(979) 542-3351
Giddings High School serves 607 students in grades 9-12.
Giddings High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Giddings High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Giddings High School's student population of 607 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
Total Students | 607 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 50 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Giddings High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Giddings High School is 0.60, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2404 out of 7999 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 45% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | n/a | 4% |
Hispanic | 48% | 52% |
Black | 9% | 13% |
White | 41% | 28% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 89% |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 51% | 53% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Giddings Independent School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Giddings High School is Lone Star H S Southeast (2.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Giddings Middle School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Giddings Giddings Middle School Math: 40% | Reading: 38%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 412 students10
0.0 miles
2248 N Main
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-2057 0 6-8 412 - Giddings Giddings Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-3 | 598 students10
1.9 miles
1402 E Industry St
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-2886 1.9 PK-3 598 - Giddings Giddings Intermediate School Math: 35% | Reading: 36%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 4-5 | 288 students10
2.0 miles
2337 N Main
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-4403 2 4-5 288 - Giddings Lone Star H S Southeast Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 236 students10
2.0 miles
2261 James Turman Rd
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-4522 2 7-12 236 - Dime Box Dime Box School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-12 | 166 students10
12.4 miles
1079 S F Austin Blvd
Dime Box, TX 77853
(979) 884-2324 12.4 PK-12 166
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