Top Rankings
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 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 485 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 12% 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
485 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gary Independent School District, which is ranked #639 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 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
0.21
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
9%
53%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
89%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,371 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,332 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,371
$13,387
Spending / Student
$12,332
$14,116
Best Gary Independent School District Public Schools (2025-26)
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 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gary Independent School District?
Gary Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 485 students.
What is the rank of Gary Independent School District?
Gary Independent School District is ranked #639 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gary Independent School District?
89% of Gary Independent School District students are White, 9% 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 11:1, 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 $12,332 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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