Cleburne Independent School District (Isd)

The Cleburne Independent School District (ISD) in Texas operates 11 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district serves a diverse student population, with Hispanic students making up the largest racial group at 44.69% on average across the schools. While the district has some standout performers, such as Gerard Elementary and Lowell Smith Junior Intermediate, the overall academic performance of the district is generally below the state average, indicating a need for targeted interventions and support.

Among the standout schools, Gerard Elementary ranks in the top 30% of Texas elementary schools and has the highest percentage of students proficient or better in reading and math on the STAAR assessments. Lowell Smith Junior Intermediate is the top-performing middle school, ranking in the top 32% of Texas middle schools and having the highest percentage of students proficient or better in Algebra I. At the high school level, Cleburne High School stands out with the highest graduation rate at 93.7% and the lowest dropout rate at 0.7%.

The data also reveals significant socioeconomic disparities within the district, with the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch ranging from 50.79% at Gerard Elementary to 90.95% at Santa Fe Elementary. This may contribute to the academic performance gaps observed across the district. Additionally, the wide range in student-teacher ratios, from 11.7 at Ad Wheat Middle to 15.8 at Gerard Elementary, suggests potential staffing challenges or uneven distribution of resources.