Summary:
The city of Gonzales, Texas is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The schools in this area show a mix of academic performance, with Gonzales J H standing out for its strong proficiency rates in STAAR Algebra I and STAAR Reading, while the Legacy Ranch Inspire Academy alternative school struggles academically despite high per-student spending.
Across the district, graduation rates are relatively high, with Gonzales High School boasting a 93.9% four-year graduation rate. However, the Gonzales Independent School District as a whole is ranked 678 out of 968 districts in Texas and rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating room for improvement. The schools serve a diverse student population, with Hispanic students making up the majority across the district.
While the elementary schools, such as Gonzales North Avenue and Gonzales Elementary, perform better on STAAR Reading assessments, the middle and high school, Gonzales J H, outperforms them in STAAR Algebra I. The district also faces challenges with high student-teacher ratios, ranging from 13.3 to 16.2, which may impact the quality of instruction and individual attention students receive.
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