Serving 154 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Gold Burg School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 154 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 27%
Graduation Rate
: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Gold Burg School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gold Burg School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gold Burg School?
The graduation rate of Gold Burg School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Gold Burg School?
154 students attend Gold Burg School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Gold Burg School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gold Burg School?
Gold Burg School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gold Burg School offer ?
Gold Burg School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 154 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 27%
Graduation Rate
: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
