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Groesbeck Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,522 students in Groesbeck 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 Groesbeck Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,060 Schools
# Students
1,522 Students
5,372,224 Students
# Teachers
119 Teachers
369,150 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Groesbeck Independent School District, which is ranked #903 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#897 out of 1198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
42%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)90-94%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.64
# American Indian Students
8 Students
18,751 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
254,161 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
445 Students
2,840,027 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
53%
# Black Students
159 Students
681,193 Students
% Black Students
10%
13%
# White Students
831 Students
1,424,019 Students
% White Students
55%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
8,263 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
64 Students
143,704 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
54
217,849
# Students in K Grade:
86
361,347
# Students in 1st Grade:
118
381,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
112
380,045
# Students in 3rd Grade:
111
381,045
# Students in 4th Grade:
113
385,316
# Students in 5th Grade:
121
395,641
# Students in 6th Grade:
146
414,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
129
421,372
# Students in 8th Grade:
101
422,521
# Students in 9th Grade:
126
436,955
# Students in 10th Grade:
99
420,924
# Students in 11th Grade:
105
388,568
# Students in 12th Grade:
101
364,802
# Ungraded Students:
-
50
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,012 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,716. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,321 is less than the state median of $14,547. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$14 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$13 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,012
$15,716
Spending / Student
$14,321
$14,547
Best Groesbeck Independent School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Groesbeck High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1202 N Ellis
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4101
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4101
Grades: 9-12
| 431 students
Rank: #22.
H O Whitehurst Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 S Ellis
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4104
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4104
Grades: PK-3
| 481 students
Rank: #33.
Groesbeck Middle School
Math: 28% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
410 Elwood Enge Dr
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4102
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4102
Grades: 7-8
| 230 students
Rank: #44.
Enge-washington Intermediate School
Math: 24% | Reading: 21%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 S Ellis
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4103
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4103
Grades: 4-6
| 380 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Groesbeck Independent School District?
Groesbeck Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,522 students.
What is the rank of Groesbeck Independent School District?
Groesbeck Independent School District is ranked #903 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Groesbeck Independent School District?
55% of Groesbeck Independent School District students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Groesbeck Independent School District?
Groesbeck Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Groesbeck Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,321 is less than the state median of $14,547. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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