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Gordon School

Q: Is Gordon School a good school?

Gordon School ranks 1344 th of 4651 Texas alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Q: How many students attend Gordon School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 227 students attended Gordon School.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Gordon School?

Students at Gordon School are 75% White, 21% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Public, Alternative Grades PK, KG-12

1344^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,651 Texas Alternative Schools

Better than 71% of Texas alternative schools

Summary

Gordon School is an alternative public school serving grades PK-12 in the Gordon Independent School District in Gordon, Texas. With 233 students and a student-teacher ratio of 10.7, the school stands out for its exceptional academic performance and student outcomes.

Gordon School boasts a remarkable 100% four-year graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate, significantly outperforming the state averages. Students at the school also generally outshine their peers in the district and across Texas on STAAR assessments, with projected proficiency rates well above the state in reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school's high spending per student of $11,577 in 2020-2021 may contribute to its strong academic results, and its low student-teacher ratio suggests more individualized attention for students compared to nearby Huckabay School and Strawn School.

While Gordon School's overall performance is impressive, the school has a relatively high percentage of students (around 50-60%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. This raises questions about the school's ability to provide equitable educational opportunities for all students. Nevertheless, Gordon School appears to be a high-performing alternative option for families in the area, offering a quality education with strong academic outcomes and student support.

227

Students ?

9.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,490

Per pupil spending ?

57.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

112 Rusk
Gordon, TX 76453

(254) 693-5342

District: Gordon Independent School District (Isd)

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.3%

Hispanic:

21.1%

Two or more races:

3.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 72nd percentile in 2024 → 58th in 2025

Strengths

✓100% graduate within 4 years

✓Above the Texas median (71st percentile)

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 72nd-percentile peak (2024) to 58th (2025)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Algebra I scores 21 pts below the Texas average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school53%

District avg53%

Texas avg49%

Elementary school

1,344^th of 4,651

Texas public elementary schools ?

Top 29%▲ up 50 pts since 2015

From bottom 22% (2015) to top 29% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

776^th of 2,344

Texas public middle schools ?

Top 33%▲ up 38 pts since 2015

From bottom 29% (2015) to top 33% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Texas Middle Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

820^th of 1,974

Texas public high schools ?

Top 42%▼ down 19 pts since 2015

From top 23% (2015) to top 42% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Texas High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	65.1	1344 of 4651	71.1%	★★★★☆
2024	45.3	2486 of 4710	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	23.0	3826 of 4647	17.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	26.9	3550 of 4581	22.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	42.8	2405 of 4578	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	60.3	1498 of 4479	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	44.6	2267 of 4359	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2017	33.5	2932 of 4329	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2016	28.0	3377 of 4286	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	28.9	3387 of 4320	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	30.6	3378 of 4260	20.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	28.1	3488 of 4221	17.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	43.7	2670 of 4206	36.5%	★★☆☆☆
2011	53.3	2223 of 4095	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2010	47.6	2445 of 3937	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2009	52.0	2132 of 3884	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2008	62.6	1499 of 3768	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2007	69.2	1125 of 3724	69.8%	★★★☆☆
2006	40.6	2479 of 3476	28.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	41.2	2427 of 3475	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2004	50.0	2021 of 3465	41.7%	★★☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	12.5	4354 of 4461	2.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	11.3	4316 of 4331	0.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	22.7	3833 of 4295	10.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	13.8	4145 of 4240	2.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	55.6	1483 of 3744	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	48.2	2296 of 4658	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	17.4	4160 of 4588	9.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	32.7	3247 of 4561	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	45.1	2291 of 4499	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	46.1	2267 of 4348	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	15.1	4039 of 4306	6.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2023	3.5	4387 of 4401	0.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	2.0	4376 of 4376	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	10.3	4292 of 4329	0.9%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	66.9	873 of 3705	76.4%	★★★★☆
2024	42.4	2733 of 4594	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	24.6	3846 of 4521	14.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	22.0	3947 of 4477	11.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	49.1	2090 of 4451	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	61.8	1247 of 4309	71.1%	★★★★☆
2018	35.6	2994 of 4264	29.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	62.5	1186 of 3739	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	43.3	2616 of 4647	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	31.7	3280 of 4585	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	26.7	3591 of 4563	21.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	42.1	2424 of 4498	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	65.7	1210 of 4357	72.2%	★★★★☆
2018	63.9	1273 of 4319	70.5%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	57.8	1171 of 3549	67.0%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	58.8	1040 of 2612	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	36.4	2155 of 3108	30.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	18.2	2793 of 3106	10.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	21.7	2682 of 3082	13.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	37.8	2036 of 3082	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	48.8	1648 of 3142	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	30.6	2373 of 3127	24.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	60.8	776 of 2344	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	33.3	1631 of 2372	31.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	50.9	1046 of 2330	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	44.9	1163 of 2254	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	38.5	1331 of 2252	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	46.3	1106 of 2193	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	43.9	1116 of 2080	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	41.6	1135 of 2027	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2016	39.8	1305 of 1987	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	34.9	1458 of 2043	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	41.9	1249 of 1987	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2013	59.0	798 of 1973	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2012	57.9	814 of 1951	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	62.0	709 of 1895	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2010	56.0	880 of 1803	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	61.3	718 of 1763	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2008	56.6	803 of 1718	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	69.4	441 of 1684	73.8%	★★★★☆
2006	50.6	876 of 1585	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2005	41.3	1057 of 1582	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2004	50.8	873 of 1573	44.5%	★★☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	20.5	1990 of 2182	8.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	36.4	1341 of 2058	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	19.3	1910 of 2008	4.9%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	56.4	681 of 1825	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	36.5	1458 of 2242	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	55.0	893 of 2241	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.4	1022 of 2221	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	20.3	1834 of 2151	14.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	48.8	990 of 2047	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	50.0	933 of 2008	53.5%	★★★☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	47.5	968 of 1488	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	80.9	144 of 1501	90.4%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2024	16.0	1974 of 2119	6.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	20.5	1798 of 2043	12.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	56.1	650 of 1820	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	16.7	2072 of 2235	7.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	41.4	1326 of 2251	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	38.3	1407 of 2220	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	38.3	1368 of 2172	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	47.3	1039 of 2073	49.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	52.0	832 of 2039	59.2%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	64.0	495 of 1818	72.8%	★★★★☆
2024	24.4	1818 of 2246	19.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	47.2	1110 of 2245	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	42.8	1213 of 2228	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	52.9	913 of 2168	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	46.5	998 of 2069	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	41.1	1158 of 2030	43.0%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2024	7.5	1880 of 1891	0.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	55.0	597 of 1439	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	27.9	1393 of 1733	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	41.7	1080 of 1749	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	34.7	1225 of 1723	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	27.6	1381 of 1700	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	36.3	1166 of 1684	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	25.3	1385 of 1673	17.2%	★☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	53.5	820 of 1974	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	65.0	556 of 1990	72.1%	★★★★☆
2023	46.8	1014 of 1961	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.5	1136 of 1876	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	45.9	976 of 1861	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	59.2	642 of 1857	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	53.1	720 of 1797	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	54.2	658 of 1777	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	70.0	382 of 1762	78.3%	★★★★☆
2015	70.1	393 of 1743	77.5%	★★★★☆
2014	82.9	71 of 1734	95.9%	★★★★★
2013	53.7	772 of 1652	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	53.4	736 of 1603	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	73.2	297 of 1672	82.2%	★★★★☆
2010	75.8	183 of 1568	88.3%	★★★★☆
2009	77.5	180 of 1539	88.3%	★★★★☆
2008	75.6	244 of 1510	83.8%	★★★★☆
2007	59.9	707 of 1497	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2006	60.5	655 of 1430	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2005	63.2	554 of 1429	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2004	80.8	88 of 1427	93.8%	★★★★★

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	24.4	1478 of 1837	19.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	42.7	927 of 1829	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	60.2	469 of 1810	74.1%	★★★★☆
2018	51.1	632 of 1784	64.6%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	62.1	441 of 1504	70.7%	★★★★☆
2024	83.1	108 of 1880	94.3%	★★★★★
2023	41.1	1115 of 1891	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	56.8	691 of 1841	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	48.8	919 of 1815	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	47.4	960 of 1798	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	51.3	818 of 1781	54.1%	★★★☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	74.0	44 of 964	95.4%	★★★★★
2023	61.6	593 of 1182	49.8%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	37.6	843 of 1453	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	2.9	1730 of 1762	1.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	55.2	653 of 1743	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	41.4	1000 of 1714	41.7%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	47.4	634 of 1513	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	72.2	254 of 1884	86.5%	★★★★☆
2023	42.8	1016 of 1897	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	25.6	1440 of 1847	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	41.0	1074 of 1848	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	70.9	302 of 1818	83.4%	★★★★☆
2018	42.2	993 of 1794	44.6%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	38.8	862 of 1515	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	52.9	731 of 1891	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.3	849 of 1913	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	26.7	1366 of 1853	26.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	33.9	1212 of 1840	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	74.0	301 of 1824	83.5%	★★★★☆
2018	61.9	506 of 1803	71.9%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	18.0	1175 of 1299	9.5%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	36.2	840 of 1294	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	52.3	667 of 1556	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	26.4	1216 of 1576	22.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	33.5	1084 of 1525	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	29.6	1142 of 1510	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	58.8	547 of 1526	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	44.0	898 of 1539	41.7%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)76th percentile+5 vs school

Male (2025)68th percentile-3 vs school

Special Education (2025)67th percentile-4 vs school

Female (2025)60th percentile-11 vs school

White (2025)60th percentile-11 vs school

At Risk (2022)2nd percentile-20 vs school

Hispanic (2023)<1st percentile-17 vs school

Middle school

Male (2025)73rd percentile+6 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)64th percentile-3 vs school

Female (2025)63rd percentile-4 vs school

White (2025)59th percentile-8 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2022)35th percentile-13 vs school

At Risk (2022)9th percentile-40 vs school

Hispanic (2024)7th percentile-24 vs school

Special Education (2024)1st percentile-31 vs school

High school

Gifted and Talented (2025)95th percentile+37 vs school

Female (2025)71st percentile+12 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)58th percentile~ school

Male (2025)43rd percentile-15 vs school

Hispanic (2025)42nd percentile-16 vs school

White (2025)35th percentile-23 vs school

At Risk (2022)20th percentile-20 vs school

Special Education (2025)10th percentile-49 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2024-2025) ?

U.S. History82%+14 vs state

English II Reading76%+20 vs state

Reading71%+17 vs state

Social Studies50%+20 vs state

Biology50%-12 vs state

English I Reading47%-4 vs state

Mathematics39%-3 vs state

Algebra I26%-21 vs state

Science26%-12 vs state

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Great staff!! Very well run school! The Superintendent and Principal work well to maintain discipline and the high standards of a great school. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2025)	STAAR EOC Biology (2025)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2025)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2025)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2025)	STAAR Reading (2025)						STAAR Mathematics (2025)						STAAR Science (2025)		STAAR Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Gordon School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	112 Rusk	Gordon	76453	Palo Pinto County	Gordon Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 693-5342	227	24	9.6	57.7%	171 (75.3%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (21.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.5%)								(n/a)	26.3	50.0	47.4	76.2	81.8	66.7	87.5	79.0	68.8	53.9	81.3	50.0	62.5	36.8	37.5	19.2	46.2	10.5	43.8	50.0	$8,490
Strawn School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	224 E Walnut	Strawn	76475	Palo Pinto County	Strawn Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 116-5776	172	20	8.7	68.0%	83 (48.3%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (42.4%)	3 (1.7%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (7.0%)								(n/a)	23.5	64.7	52.9	25.0	50.0	66.7	30.0	71.4	66.7	45.5	27.3	58.3	40.0	50.0	44.4	27.3	36.4	14.3	0.0	0.0	$14,364
Huckabay School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	200 County Rd 421	Stephenville	76401	Erath County	Huckabay Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 968-5274	327	25	13.2	10.1%	268 (82.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (14.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.8%)								(n/a)	31.6	70.0	73.7	80.8	77.8	80.0	46.7	66.7	66.7	51.5	84.2	92.0	82.8	83.3	48.2	42.4	77.8	50.0	57.9	21.1	$9,003

Frequently Asked Questions about Gordon School

What is the racial makeup of Gordon School?

Students at Gordon School are 75% White, 21% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What district is Gordon School in?

Gordon Independent School District (Isd)

How many students attend Gordon School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 227 students attended Gordon School.

Is Gordon School a good school?

Gordon School ranks 1344^th of 4651 Texas alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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Schools in Gordon, TX

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.