Serving 331 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Imogene Gideon Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 331 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Imogene Gideon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Imogene Gideon Elementary School's student population of 331 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
331 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Imogene Gideon Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Imogene Gideon Elementary School is 0.69, which is more 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
#3195 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
13%
6%
Hispanic
23%
53%
Black
48%
13%
White
12%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Imogene Gideon Elementary School's ranking?
Imogene Gideon Elementary School is ranked #3195 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Imogene Gideon Elementary School?
331 students attend Imogene Gideon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Imogene Gideon Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Imogene Gideon Elementary School?
Imogene Gideon Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Imogene Gideon Elementary School offer ?
Imogene Gideon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Imogene Gideon Elementary School part of?
Imogene Gideon Elementary School is part of Mansfield Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Imogene Gideon Elementary School located?
Imogene Gideon Elementary School is located in the Southeast Arlington neighborhood of Arlington, TX. There are 25 other public schools located in Southeast Arlington.
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