Excellent
#24 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 1% in state
Garden City EL
Elementary School · Glasscock County ISD · Garden City, TX
A Glasscock County ISD elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 9, Garden City, TX 79739
- Math 69% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 91% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Garden City EL score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 80% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
4.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Garden City EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$118,906
Median home value
$237,800
College educated
43.8%
Homeownership
60.9%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79739; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Glasscock County ISD
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $49,156NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Garden City EL is listed in GLASSCOCK COUNTY ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Garden City EL
Garden City EL is a public elementary school in Garden City, TX, part of Glasscock County ISD, serving approximately 130 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #24 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Garden City EL
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Garden City EL
What grades does Garden City EL serve?
Garden City EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Garden City EL?
Garden City EL has an enrollment of approximately 130 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garden City EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Garden City EL is 8.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Garden City EL rank in TX?
Garden City EL ranks #24 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Garden City EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Garden City EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Garden City EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Garden City EL has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Garden City EL a charter school?
No, Garden City EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Garden City EL a Title I school?
No, Garden City EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Garden City EL?
4.6% of students at Garden City EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 130
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Glasscock County
- Phone
- (432) 242-1022
- Area population (ZIP 79739)
- 862
- Area median age
- 36.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 79739; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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