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#3770 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 44% in state

Giddings Int

Elementary School · Giddings ISD · Giddings, TX

A Giddings ISD elementary school serving grades 4th – 5th.

P O BOX 389, Giddings, TX 78942

  • Math 44% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 41% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.59 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+0.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-13.3 pts
Overall Proficiency43% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-2.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$11,035
Chronic Absenteeism5.6%

Students at Giddings Int score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency44%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency41%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 46 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 43% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
68%
2013
Math
80%
ELA
78%
2014
Math
59%
ELA
68%
2015
Math
70%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
65%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
41%
ELA
39%
2021*
Math
41%
ELA
39%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2024
Math
44%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (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

68.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Giddings Int 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,328/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Giddings), 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

$60,084

Median home value

$235,600

Median rent

$1,091/mo

College educated

20.9%

Homeownership

74.7%

Poverty rate

16.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78942; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Immanuel Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition5.0PK–81.2 mi137Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Giddings ISD

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$11,035NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Giddings Int is listed in GIDDINGS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Giddings Int

Giddings Int is a public elementary school in Giddings, TX, part of Giddings ISD, serving approximately 267 students in grades 4th-5th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,770 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Giddings Int

What grades does Giddings Int serve?

Giddings Int serves students in grades 4th through 5th.

How many students attend Giddings Int?

Giddings Int has an enrollment of approximately 267 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Giddings Int?

The student-teacher ratio at Giddings Int is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Giddings Int rank in TX?

Giddings Int ranks #3,770 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Giddings Int's MySchoolScout rating?

Giddings Int has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Giddings Int?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Giddings Int has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Giddings Int a charter school?

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

Is Giddings Int a Title I school?

No, Giddings Int is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Giddings Int?

68.2% of students at Giddings Int 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
4th – 5th
Enrollment
267
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Lee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
5.6%
Area population (ZIP 78942)
9,858
Area average commute
26 min
Area median age
39.7
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 78942; 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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