For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,678 students in Gilmer ISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Gilmer ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% 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
4 Schools
9,180 Schools
# Students
2,678 Students
5,427,157 Students
# Teachers
197 Teachers
369,136 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Gilmer ISD School District, which is ranked #557 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#536 out of 1198 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.64
# American Indian Students
16 Students
18,023 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
261,795 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
606 Students
2,860,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
53%
# Black Students
253 Students
694,244 Students
% Black Students
9%
13%
# White Students
1,572 Students
1,427,308 Students
% White Students
59%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
8,476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
220 Students
156,763 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
170
244,977
# Students in K Grade:
198
371,233
# Students in 1st Grade:
185
385,986
# Students in 2nd Grade:
182
383,594
# Students in 3rd Grade:
185
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
196
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
185
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
200
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
196
418,819
# Students in 8th Grade:
196
424,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
238
476,074
# Students in 10th Grade:
193
408,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
183
389,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
171
362,296
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,520 is higher than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,012 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has declined by 36% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,520
$13,640
Spending / Student
$14,012
$14,384
Best Gilmer ISD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gilmer High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
850 Buffalo
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7500
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 785 students
Rank: #22.
Bruce J High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 Bruce St
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7600
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7600
Grades: 7-8
| 392 students
Rank: #33.
Gilmer Int
(Math: 42% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1623 Us Hwy 271 N
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7800
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7800
Grades: 5-6
| 385 students
Rank: #44.
Gilmer Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1625 Us Hwy 271 N
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7700
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7700
Grades: PK-4
| 1,116 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gilmer ISD School District?
Gilmer ISD School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,678 students.
What is the rank of Gilmer ISD School District?
Gilmer ISD School District is ranked #557 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Gilmer ISD School District?
59% of Gilmer ISD School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gilmer ISD School District?
Gilmer ISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Gilmer ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,012 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has declined by 36% over four school years.
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