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5.4avg / 10

Golden Rule Charter School School District

School District · Desoto, Texas

Students: 1,397
Teachers (FTE): 109

Avg Rating

5.4

out of 10

Schools

6

4 elem

Enrollment

1,397

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.8:1

How this district compares

Texas rank

#757 of 900

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.9

below 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 #757 of 900 Texas districts by overall school rating. Golden Rule Charter School's schools with real test data average 5.4/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Golden Rule Desoto (7.4/10), Golden Rule Charter School (6.4/10), and Golden Rule (5.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Golden Rule Desoto

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.

#SchoolRating
1Golden Rule Desoto7.4 / 10
2Golden Rule Charter School6.4 / 10
3Golden Rule5.6 / 10
4Golden Rule Southwest4.6 / 10
5Golden Rule Grand Prairie3.2 / 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. District-level spending was $12,907 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.4/10, Golden Rule Charter School demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Golden Rule Desoto, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.

In standardized testing, Golden Rule Charter School students show an average math proficiency of 57.4% and ELA proficiency of 52.3%.

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

Math Proficiency57.4%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency52.3%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Golden Rule Charter School with test data.

District Details

State
Texas
City
Desoto
Total Enrollment
1,397
Teachers (FTE)
109
District spending per student
$12,907NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory 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 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Golden Rule Charter School?

Golden Rule Charter School's district-level spending was $12,907 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

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 Desoto is the highest-rated school in Golden Rule Charter School with a composite score of 7.4/10.

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 57.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.3%. 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 5.4/10 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
5.4/10
Math Proficiency
57.4%
ELA Proficiency
52.3%

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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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