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Gonzales Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,557 students in Gonzales Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Gonzales Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
2,557 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
158 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gonzales Independent School District, which is ranked #942 of all 1,193 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 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#948 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
46%
Graduation Rate
92%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)26.1%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
68%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
8%
13%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
23%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,358 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,249 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$36 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$15,358
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,249
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Gonzales Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gonzales North Avenue
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1032 St Joseph St
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-1467
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-1467
Gr: 3-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Gonzales J High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
426 N College St
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-8641
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-8641
Gr: 6-8 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Gonzales High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1801 N Sarah Dewitt Dr
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-7535
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-7535
Gr: 9-12 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
1600 St Andrews St
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-2826
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-2826
Gr: K-2 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
222 St Joseph St
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-9551
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-9551
Gr: PK | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gonzales Independent School District?
Gonzales Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,557 students.
What is the rank of Gonzales Independent School District?
Gonzales Independent School District is ranked #942 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gonzales Independent School District?
68% of Gonzales Independent School District students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gonzales Independent School District?
Gonzales Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Gonzales Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,249 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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