Granger School
Granger School serves 447 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Granger School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (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 46% (which is higher than 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 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Granger School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Granger School's student population of 447 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 447 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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School Comparison
Granger 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 Granger School is 0.54, 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 | #4440 out of 7999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 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 | 46% | 52% |
| Black | 2% | 13% |
| White | 50% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 53% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Granger Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Granger School is Bartlett Schools (5.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Bartlett Bartlett Schools Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-12 | 342 students10
5.5 miles
404 N Robinson
Bartlett, TX 76511
(254) 527-4247 5.5 PK-12 342 - Taylor Taylor Middle School Math: 28% | Reading: 34%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 710 students10
8.5 miles
304 Carlos Parker Blvd Nw
Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 365-8591 8.5 6-8 710 - Taylor Main Street Intermediate School Math: 46% | Reading: 41%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 4-5 | 427 students10
8.8 miles
3101 N Main St Ste 105
Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 365-1091 8.8 4-5 427 - Taylor Taylor High School Math: 28% | Reading: 33%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,017 student10
8.8 miles
355 Fm 973
Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 365-1291 8.8 9-12 1,017 - Taylor Naomi Pasemann Elementary School Math: 33% | Reading: 38%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 1-3 | 662 students10
9.1 miles
2809 N Dr
Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 365-2278 9.1 1-3 662
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