Golden Rule Charter School School District
School District · Desoto, Texas
Avg Rating
8.2
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,907
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Avg Rating
8.2
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,907
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Evaluating Golden Rule Charter School?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Golden Rule Charter School as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Golden Rule
Dallas · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Golden Rule Southwest
Dallas · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Golden Rule Grand Prairie
Desoto · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#90 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.9
above Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,907
$61 vs Texas median
District size
1,397 students
Typical than Texas median
The short answer
Golden Rule Charter School ranks #90 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Golden Rule Charter School's schools with real test data average 8.2/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Golden Rule (9.5/10), Golden Rule Southwest (8.9/10), and Golden Rule Grand Prairie (8.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +1.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Golden Rule Charter School schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Golden Rule Charter School
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Golden Rule | 9.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Golden Rule Southwest | 8.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Golden Rule Grand Prairie | 8.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Golden Rule Charter School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Golden Rule Desoto | 6.6 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Golden Rule Charter School
Golden Rule Charter School is a Desoto, Texas school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 1,397 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1. The district invests $12,907 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.2/10, Golden Rule Charter School is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Golden Rule, which has a composite score of 9.5/10.
In standardized testing, Golden Rule Charter School students show an average math proficiency of 59.0% and ELA proficiency of 53.5%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools .
District Map
Schools in Golden Rule Charter School, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Golden Rule Charter School with test data.
Schools in Golden Rule Charter School
6 schools Elementary Schools 4
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Desoto
- Total Enrollment
- 1,397
- Teachers (FTE)
- 109
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Golden Rule Charter School?
Golden Rule Charter School has 6 schools in total — 4 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Golden Rule Charter School?
The average composite rating for Golden Rule Charter School is 8.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Golden Rule Charter School?
Golden Rule Charter School spends $12,907 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Golden Rule Charter School?
The average student-teacher ratio in Golden Rule Charter School is 12.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Golden Rule Charter School?
Golden Rule is the highest-rated school in Golden Rule Charter School with a composite score of 9.5/10.
What are the test scores in Golden Rule Charter School?
Across schools in Golden Rule Charter School with test data, the average math proficiency is 59.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Golden Rule Charter School compare to other districts in Texas?
Golden Rule Charter School has an average school rating of 8.2/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 59.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.5%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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