Gus Birdwell El
Spearman, TX · Spearman ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Rural, remote
1,358th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 69%▲ Improving
511 S TOWNSEND ST, Spearman, TX 79081
(806)659-2565NCES ID 484101004663Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Gus Birdwell El 1,358th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 69% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 57th in 2019 to 69th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 134 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 356 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 67.5% | 64.9% | ▼ 2.6 pts | |
| White | 31.2% | 33.4% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.7% | 1.4% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $130K in zip 79081 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2016
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Gus Birdwell El
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What school district is Gus Birdwell El in?
Gus Birdwell El is part of the Spearman ISD district in Spearman, Texas.
Is Gus Birdwell El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Gus Birdwell El 1,358th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 69% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Gus Birdwell El?
Hispanic 65%, White 33%, Two or more races 1% (356 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Gus Birdwell El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 79081 is $130K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.