Serving 136 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Gustine School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 136 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gustine School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Gustine, TX, encompassing approximately 116.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 5.4 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 8.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gustine School's student population of 136 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
136 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Gustine 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 Gustine School is 0.47, 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
#4171 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
65%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
34%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
3%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90.3%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Gustine School's ranking?
Gustine School is ranked #4171 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gustine School?
The graduation rate of Gustine School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Gustine School?
136 students attend Gustine School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Gustine School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gustine School?
Gustine School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gustine School offer ?
Gustine School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Gustine School part of?
Gustine School is part of Gustine Independent School District.
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