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#3253 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 38% in state

Godley H S

High School · Godley ISD · Godley, TX

A Godley ISD high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

9501 N HWY 171, Godley, TX 76044

  • Math 25% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 54% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.04 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-18.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.3 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-16.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
College Readiness9.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
District spending per student$14,365
Chronic Absenteeism16.8%

Students at Godley H S score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency25%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency54%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 45 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 40% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
91%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
69%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
64%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
58%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
51%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
51%
2024
Math
25%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (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 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

42%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Godley H S sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average691/100K

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

$103,795

Median home value

$370,100

Median rent

$1,227/mo

College educated

26.5%

Homeownership

89.7%

Poverty rate

6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76044; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·11 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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
Godley JjaepEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated111.0 mi1Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Godley ISD

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$14,365NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Godley H S is listed in GODLEY ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Godley H S

Godley H S is a public high school in Godley, TX, part of Godley ISD, serving approximately 826 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,253 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Godley H S

What grades does Godley H S serve?

Godley H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Godley H S?

Godley H S has an enrollment of approximately 826 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Godley H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Godley H S is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Godley H S rank in TX?

Godley H S ranks #3,253 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Godley H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Godley H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Godley H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Godley H S has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Godley H S a charter school?

No, Godley H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Godley H S a Title I school?

No, Godley H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Godley H S?

42.0% of students at Godley H S 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
826
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers (FTE)
59
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Johnson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.8%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 76044)
8,759
Area average commute
31.4 min
Area median age
36.6
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 76044; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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