Serving 145 students in grades 3-5, Gardendale Elementary 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 145 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9%
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19%
- Science Proficiency: ≤10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Gardendale Elementary School's student population of 145 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
145 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
The diversity score of Gardendale Elementary School is 0.04, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
98%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Gardendale Elementary School?
145 students attend Gardendale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Gardendale Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gardendale Elementary School?
Gardendale Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gardendale Elementary School offer ?
Gardendale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Gardendale Elementary School part of?
Gardendale Elementary School is part of Edgewood Independent School District.
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