Glen Rose Independent School District

1102 Stadium Dr
Glen Rose, TX 76043-2129
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Glen Rose Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,443 students in Glen Rose Independent School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public elementary schools in Texas.
Public Elementary Schools in Glen Rose Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
6,902 Schools
# Students
2,060 Students
3,737,053 Students
# Teachers
155 Teachers
255,471 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Glen Rose Independent School District, which is ranked #172 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#175 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 20%)
54%
44%
66%
51%
65%
46%
(21-22)
≥95%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
28%
53%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
66%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,848 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,033 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,848
$13,387
Spending / Student
$14,033
$14,116

Best Glen Rose Independent School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glen Rose Intermediate School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
201 Allen Ln
Glen Rose, TX 76043
(254) 898-3600
Gr: 3-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Glen Rose J H School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
805 College St
Glen Rose, TX 76043
(254) 898-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
601 Stadium Dr
Glen Rose, TX 76043
(254) 898-3500
Gr: PK-2 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,060 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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