Golden Rule Elementary School (Closed 2015)

811 W Florence St
Denison, TX 75020
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 147 students in grades 1-5, Golden Rule Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 75%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
147 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(13-14)
65-69%
76%
(13-14)
65-69%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
14%
54%
Black
12%
13%
White
58%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
42%
0.62
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% TX state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average).
How many students attend Golden Rule Elementary School?
147 students attend Golden Rule Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Golden Rule Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Golden Rule Elementary School?
Golden Rule Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Golden Rule Elementary School offer ?
Golden Rule Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Golden Rule Elementary School part of?
Golden Rule Elementary School is part of Denison Independent School District.

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