Serving 343 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gus Birdwell Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gus Birdwell Elementary's attendance zone, which covers the entire school district, is located in Spearman, TX, and encompasses approximately 475.2 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being 21.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gus Birdwell Elementary School's student population of 343 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
343 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Gus Birdwell Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gus Birdwell Elementary School is 0.45, 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
#2156 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
68%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
30%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gus Birdwell Elementary School's ranking?
Gus Birdwell Elementary School is ranked #2156 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Gus Birdwell Elementary School?
343 students attend Gus Birdwell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Gus Birdwell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gus Birdwell Elementary School?
Gus Birdwell Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gus Birdwell Elementary School offer ?
Gus Birdwell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Gus Birdwell Elementary School part of?
Gus Birdwell Elementary School is part of Spearman Independent School District.
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