Serving 404 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, George West Primary ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
George West Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
George West Primary's student population of 404 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
404 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Longhorn Pride In Every Stride
School Rankings
George West Primary ranks within the top 5% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George West Primary is 0.51, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#271 out of 8096 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
59%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
38%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George West Primary's ranking?
George West Primary is ranked #271 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend George West Primary?
404 students attend George West Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of George West Primary students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George West Primary?
George West Primary has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does George West Primary offer ?
George West Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is George West Primary part of?
George West Primary is part of George West Independent School District.
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