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Grand Saline H S

High School · Grand Saline ISD · Grand Saline, TX

A Grand Saline ISD high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

500 STADIUM DR, Grand Saline, TX 75140

  • Math 26% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 47% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.7Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.44 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-17.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.3 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-13.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
College Readiness9.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12:1
District spending per student$13,040
Chronic Absenteeism32.9%

Students at Grand Saline H S score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency26%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency47%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 56 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 37% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
83%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
26%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (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

55.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Grand Saline 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 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,150/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grand Saline), 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

$53,512

Median home value

$131,300

Median rent

$957/mo

College educated

14.9%

Homeownership

81.8%

Poverty rate

12.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75140; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics17sports offered
8 boys'·9 girls'·31 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
Van Zandt Co Youth Multi-service CtrEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated7–120.8 mi9Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Grand Saline ISD

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$13,040NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Grand Saline H S is listed in GRAND SALINE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Grand Saline H S

Grand Saline H S is a public high school in Grand Saline, TX, part of Grand Saline ISD, serving approximately 337 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,231 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Grand Saline H S

What grades does Grand Saline H S serve?

Grand Saline H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Grand Saline H S?

Grand Saline H S has an enrollment of approximately 337 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Saline H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Grand Saline H S is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Grand Saline H S rank in TX?

Grand Saline H S ranks #4,231 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Grand Saline H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Grand Saline H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Grand Saline H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Grand Saline H S has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Grand Saline H S a charter school?

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

Is Grand Saline H S a Title I school?

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

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

55.8% of students at Grand Saline 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
337
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Van Zandt County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.9%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 75140)
8,596
Area average commute
28.4 min
Area median age
41.6
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 75140; 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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