Top Rankings
Gilmer Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,946 students in Gilmer Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Gilmer Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% 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
5 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
2,946 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
217 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gilmer Independent School District, which is ranked #423 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 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#429 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
46%
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
23%
54%
% Black
9%
13%
% White
56%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,199 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,738 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has declined by 42% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,199
$13,352
Spending / Student
$12,738
$14,079
Best Gilmer Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bruce J High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 Bruce St
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7600
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7600
Gr: 7-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Gilmer High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
850 Buffalo
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7500
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Gilmer Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1625 Us Hwy 271 N
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7700
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7700
Gr: K-4 | 1,042 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Gilmer Intermediate School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1623 Us Hwy 271 N
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7800
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7800
Gr: 5-6 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
316 Bledsoe
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7400
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7400
Gr: PK | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gilmer Independent School District?
Gilmer Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,946 students.
What is the rank of Gilmer Independent School District?
Gilmer Independent School District is ranked #423 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (top 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 math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gilmer Independent School District?
56% of Gilmer Independent School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gilmer Independent School District?
Gilmer Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Gilmer Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,738 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has declined by 42% over four school years.
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