Gold Burg Independent School District

468 Prater Rd
Bowie, TX 76230-9801
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 148 students in Gold Burg Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public School in Gold Burg Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
1 School
9,283 Schools
# Students
148 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Gold Burg Independent School District, which is ranked #830 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#833 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
37%
44%
40-44%
51%
20-29%
46%
(21-22)
≥50%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.64
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
27%
54%
% Black
3%
13%
% White
65%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,939 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,885 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,939
$13,352
Spending / Student
$14,885
$14,079

Best Gold Burg Independent School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gold Burg School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
468 Prater Rd
Bowie, TX 76230
(940) 872-3562
Gr: PK-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Gold Burg Independent School District?
Gold Burg Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 148 students.
What is the rank of Gold Burg Independent School District?
Gold Burg Independent School District is ranked #830 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Gold Burg Independent School District?
65% of Gold Burg Independent School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gold Burg Independent School District?
Gold Burg Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Gold Burg Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,885 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 148 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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