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#7897 of 8,552 schools in TX

Gibson EL

Elementary School · Corpus Christi ISD · Corpus Christi, TX

A Corpus Christi ISD elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

5723 HAMPSHIRE RD, Corpus Christi, TX 78408

  • Math 27% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 36% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.6 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-16.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-18.3 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-2.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
Resources & Environment2.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.4:1
District spending per student$11,836
Chronic Absenteeism37.9%

Students at Gibson EL score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency27%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency36%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 32% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
56%
ELA
66%
2013
Math
56%
ELA
69%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
69%
ELA
64%
2016
Math
64%
ELA
60%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
40%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
20%
ELA
34%
2024
Math
27%
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

96.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Gibson 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 44Car-Dependent
  • Transit 26Some Transit
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,895/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Corpus Christi), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$43,096

Median home value

$82,300

Median rent

$979/mo

College educated

8.2%

Homeownership

50.7%

Poverty rate

19%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78408; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Oak Park Special Emphasis SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.5PK–52.1 mi517Compare →
Zavala ELEnrollment path unverified4.9PK–53.0 mi440Compare →
West Oso ELEnrollment path unverified4.93–53.1 mi391Compare →
Promesa College Prep West Corpus ChristiCharter · enrollment unverified5.9PK–103.2 mi391Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Corpus Christi ISD

Schools in district
54
Rank in district
#49 of 52
District spending per student
$11,836NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Gibson EL is listed in CORPUS CHRISTI ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Gibson EL

Gibson EL is a public elementary school in Corpus Christi, TX, part of Corpus Christi ISD, serving approximately 393 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #7,897 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Gibson EL

What grades does Gibson EL serve?

Gibson EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Gibson EL?

Gibson EL has an enrollment of approximately 393 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gibson EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Gibson EL is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Gibson EL rank in TX?

Gibson EL ranks #7,897 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Gibson EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Gibson EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Gibson EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gibson EL has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Gibson EL a charter school?

No, Gibson EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Gibson EL a Title I school?

No, Gibson EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gibson EL?

96.7% of students at Gibson 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
393
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Nueces County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.9%
Area population (ZIP 78408)
9,631
Area average commute
17.8 min
Area median age
38.7
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 78408; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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