Gilmer Elementary School
Gilmer Elementary School serves 1,002 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Gilmer Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Gilmer Elementary School's student population of 1,002 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 1,002 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 68 teachers |
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School Comparison
Gilmer Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 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 Gilmer Elementary School is 0.61, 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 | #5535 out of 7999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 23% | 52% |
| Black | 10% | 13% |
| White | 57% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 9% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 71% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gilmer Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Gilmer Elementary School is Gilmer High School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Bruce J High School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Gilmer Intermediate School (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Gilmer Gilmer Intermediate School Math: 37% | Reading: 37%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-6 | 389 students10
0.0 miles
1623 Us Hwy 271 N
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7800 0 5-6 389 - Gilmer Gilmer High School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 33%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 697 students10
1.9 miles
850 Buffalo
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7500 1.9 9-12 697 - Gilmer Bruce J High School Math: 59% | Reading: 43%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 7-9 | 353 students10
2.4 miles
111 Bruce St
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7600 2.4 7-9 353 - Gilmer Union Hill High School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 180 students10
4.6 miles
2197 F M 2088
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 762-2138 4.6 6-12 180 - Gilmer Sharon A Richardson Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 196 students10
4.7 miles
2197 F M 2088
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 762-2139 4.7 PK-5 196
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