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Gary ISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public school serving 487 students in Gary ISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public School in Gary ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
1 School
9,181 Schools
# Students
487 Students
5,427,157 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
369,136 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Gary ISD School District, which is ranked #690 of all 1,203 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#698 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.64
# American Indian Students
3 Students
18,023 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
261,795 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
39 Students
2,860,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
53%
# Black Students
n/a
694,244 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
440 Students
1,427,308 Students
% White Students
90%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
156,763 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
28
244,977
# Students in K Grade:
37
371,233
# Students in 1st Grade:
48
385,986
# Students in 2nd Grade:
38
383,594
# Students in 3rd Grade:
38
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
29
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
32
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
30
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
49
418,819
# Students in 8th Grade:
32
424,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
41
476,074
# Students in 10th Grade:
26
408,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
31
389,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
28
362,296
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,312 is higher than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,281 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,312
$13,640
Spending / Student
$12,281
$14,384
Best Gary ISD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
132 Bobcat Trl
Gary, TX 75643
(903) 685-2291
Gary, TX 75643
(903) 685-2291
Grades: PK-12
| 487 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gary ISD School District?
Gary ISD School District manages 1 public schools serving 487 students.
What is the rank of Gary ISD School District?
Gary ISD School District is ranked #690 out of 1,203 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gary ISD School District?
90% of Gary ISD School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gary ISD School District?
Gary ISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Gary ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,281 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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