Serving 264 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Gordon 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 is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 264 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gordon School's student population of 264 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
264 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gordon School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gordon School is 0.44, 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
#4545 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
27%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
70%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gordon School's ranking?
Gordon School is ranked #4545 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Gordon School often compared to?
Gordon Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Strawn School, Santo High School, Santo Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gordon School?
The graduation rate of Gordon School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Gordon School?
264 students attend Gordon School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Gordon School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gordon School?
Gordon School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gordon School offer ?
Gordon School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Gordon School part of?
Gordon School is part of Gordon ISD School District.
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