Gustine Independent School District

503 W Main St
Gustine, TX 76455
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Gustine 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 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 129 students in Gustine Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public School in Gustine Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
1 School
9,320 Schools
# Students
129 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Gustine Independent School District, which is ranked #640 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 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#645 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
42%
44%
45-49%
51%
21-39%
46%
(21-22)
≥50%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
67%
53%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
32%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,357 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,729 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,357
$13,387
Spending / Student
$27,729
$14,116

Best Gustine Independent School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gustine School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
503 W Main St
Gustine, TX 76455
(325) 667-7303
Gr: PK-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Gustine Independent School District?
Gustine Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 129 students.
What is the rank of Gustine Independent School District?
Gustine Independent School District is ranked #640 out of 1,196 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 Gustine Independent School District?
67% of Gustine Independent School District students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gustine Independent School District?
Gustine Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Gustine Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,729 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 129 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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