Gorman Independent School District

114 W Lexington
Gorman, TX 76454-0008
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 242 students in Gorman Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Gorman Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
242 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Gorman Independent School District, which is ranked #723 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#698 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

32%
44%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

50-54%
51%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

50-59%
46%
(21-22)
≥80%
90%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
8.6%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.64

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
44%
54%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
n/a
13%

Showing 2009–2022. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

% White
54%
24%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,339 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,351 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$85,353 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$6 MM
$91,739 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$25,339
$15,449

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$26,351
$16,605

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Gorman Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maxfield Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
114 W Lexington
Gorman, TX 76454
(254) 734-3171
Gr: PK-5 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Gorman High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
114 W Lexington
Gorman, TX 76454
(254) 734-3171
Gr: 9-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Gorman Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
114 W Lexington
Gorman, TX 76454
(254) 734-3171
Gr: 6-8 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Gorman Independent School District?
Gorman Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 242 students.
What is the rank of Gorman Independent School District?
Gorman Independent School District is ranked #723 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gorman Independent School District?
54% of Gorman Independent School District students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gorman Independent School District?
Gorman Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Gorman Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,351 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 242 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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