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#2207 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 26% in state

Gustine School

School · Gustine ISD · Gustine, TX

A school in Gustine, TX where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

503 W MAIN ST, Gustine, TX 76455

  • Math 32% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 47% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.85 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-11.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.3 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-6.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
College Readiness7.8Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.2:1
District spending per student$20,411
Chronic Absenteeism10.1%

Students at Gustine School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency32%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency47%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 43 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 40% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
43%
ELA
55%
2024
Math
32%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (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

66.7%

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 Gustine School 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average602/100K

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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

$60,192

Median home value

$136,300

Median rent

$792/mo

College educated

22.3%

Homeownership

84.2%

Poverty rate

8.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76455; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 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.

Gustine ISD

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$20,411NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Gustine School is listed in GUSTINE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Gustine School

Gustine School is a public school in Gustine, TX, part of Gustine ISD, serving approximately 129 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,207 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Gustine School

What grades does Gustine School serve?

Gustine School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Gustine School?

Gustine School has an enrollment of approximately 129 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gustine School?

The student-teacher ratio at Gustine School is 7.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Gustine School rank in TX?

Gustine School ranks #2,207 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Gustine School's MySchoolScout rating?

Gustine School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Gustine School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gustine School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Gustine School a charter school?

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

Is Gustine School a Title I school?

No, Gustine School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gustine School?

66.7% of students at Gustine School 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 – 12th
Enrollment
129
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Comanche County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.1%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 76455)
675
Area median age
53.2
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 76455; 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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