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Gary Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 476 students in Gary 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 Gary Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
1 School
9,283 Schools
# Students
476 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gary Independent School District, which is ranked #639 of all 1,194 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 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#640 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
8%
54%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
90%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,643 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,565 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,643
$13,352
Spending / Student
$12,565
$14,079
Best Gary Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
132 Bobcat Trl
Gary, TX 75643
(903) 685-2291
Gary, TX 75643
(903) 685-2291
Gr: PK-12 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gary Independent School District?
Gary Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 476 students.
What is the rank of Gary Independent School District?
Gary Independent School District is ranked #639 out of 1,194 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 science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gary Independent School District?
90% of Gary Independent School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gary Independent School District?
Gary Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Gary Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,565 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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