Golden Rule Charter School School District
School District · Desoto, Texas
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,907
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,907
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
How this district compares
Texas rank
#330 of 898
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.0
above Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,907
$61 vs Texas median
District size
1,397 students
Typical than Texas median
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 7.3/10, 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 9.4/10.
In standardized testing, Golden Rule Charter School students show an average math proficiency of 52.8% and ELA proficiency of 46.0%.
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 7.3/10. 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 9.4/10.
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 52.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.0%. 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 7.3/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 52.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 46.0%
Resources
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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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