Serving 47 students in grades 6-8, Gorman Middle 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 47 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gorman Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Gorman, TX, covering approximately 120.4 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 6.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.5 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gorman Middle School's student population of 47 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
47 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Attaining Excellence & Equality in Achievement
School Rankings
Gorman Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gorman Middle School is 0.56, 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
#6943 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
43%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
13%
White
51%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 15-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 Gorman Middle School's ranking?
Gorman Middle School is ranked #6943 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Gorman Middle School?
47 students attend Gorman Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Gorman Middle School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gorman Middle School?
Gorman Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gorman Middle School offer ?
Gorman Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Gorman Middle School part of?
Gorman Middle School is part of Gorman Independent School District.
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