Gonzales Independent School District (Isd)

The Gonzales Independent School District (Isd) serves approximately 2,400 students across four schools—two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school—and is ranked in the 19th percentile among Texas districts, indicating significant challenges relative to state averages.

Among the schools, Gonzales J H stands out for its exceptional performance in advanced math: while only 7.56% of 8th graders are proficient in grade-level math, an impressive 85.94% of students taking the Algebra I End-of-Course exam are proficient—far exceeding the state average of 54.03%. In contrast, Gonzales High School shows a declining trajectory, dropping from the 32nd to the 24th percentile in state rankings over two years, with only 20.37% proficient in Algebra I and 39.92% in English I Reading. Gonzales North Avenue Elementary experienced the most dramatic decline, falling from a 3-star rating and 51st percentile in 2023-2024 to a 1-star rating and 27th percentile in 2025-2026. Gonzales Elementary serves the youngest students (K-2) and has the highest per-student spending at $11,444, though no test score data is available for this grade band.

Key metrics reveal a district grappling with high poverty—over 70% of students at every school qualify for free or reduced lunch—and inconsistent academic performance across subjects and grades. For instance, Gonzales High School’s Biology proficiency (57.07%) is much closer to the state average (70.51%) than its Algebra I scores. Per-student spending varies widely, from $8,943 at Gonzales North Avenue to $11,444 at Gonzales Elementary, yet higher spending does not consistently correlate with better outcomes. The district’s graduation rate is a positive 90.4%, with a dropout rate of 1.6%, but the overall low ranking suggests that addressing socioeconomic challenges and improving instructional quality are critical for future progress.