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#2022 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 24% in state

Gorman H S

High School · Gorman ISD · Gorman, TX

A Gorman ISD high school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 8, Gorman, TX 76454

  • Math 23% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 59% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.99 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-20.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.7 pts
Overall Proficiency41% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-3.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
College Readiness7.8Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment10.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.3:1
District spending per student$24,320
Chronic Absenteeism10.2%

Students at Gorman H S score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency23%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency59%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 21 points since 2019, to 41% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
70%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
70%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
90%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
75%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
75%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
50%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
50%
ELA
30%
2024
Math
23%
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (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

70.5%

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 Gorman 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average437/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$38,026

Median home value

$82,700

Median rent

$490/mo

College educated

14.2%

Homeownership

66.7%

Poverty rate

35.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76454; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics8sports offered
4 boys'·4 girls'·14 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Gorman ISD

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$24,320NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Gorman H S

Gorman H S is a public high school in Gorman, TX, part of Gorman ISD, serving approximately 88 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,022 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Gorman H S

What grades does Gorman H S serve?

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

How many students attend Gorman H S?

Gorman H S has an enrollment of approximately 88 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Gorman H S is 7.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Gorman H S rank in TX?

Gorman H S ranks #2,022 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Gorman H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Gorman H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Gorman H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gorman H S has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Gorman H S a charter school?

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

Is Gorman H S a Title I school?

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

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

70.5% of students at Gorman 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
88
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Eastland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.2%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 76454)
1,396
Area average commute
29.4 min
Area median age
49.2
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 76454; 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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