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Gordon Independent School District

112 116 Rusk Sts
Gordon, TX 76453-0047
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 233 students in Gordon Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public School in Gordon Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% 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
9,303 Schools
# Students
233 Students
5,525,158 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
374,464 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Gordon Independent School District, which is ranked #894 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)
#895 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
32%
44%
40-44%
51%
30-39%
46%
(21-22)
≥50%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
19%
53%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
77%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,721 is higher than the state median of $13,398. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,202 is less than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,721
$13,398
Spending / Student
$13,202
$14,129

Best Gordon Independent School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gordon School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
112 Rusk
Gordon, TX 76453
(254) 693-5342
Gr: PK-12 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Gordon Independent School District?
Gordon Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 233 students.
What is the rank of Gordon Independent School District?
Gordon Independent School District is ranked #894 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Gordon Independent School District?
77% of Gordon Independent School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gordon Independent School District?
Gordon Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Gordon Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,202 is less than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 233 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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