Gainesville Independent School District (Isd)

The Gainesville Independent School District (Isd) in Texas operates 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district's schools serve a diverse student population, with high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a need to address socioeconomic factors that may impact academic performance.

Gainesville High School stands out with a high 4-year graduation rate of 99.0% and a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (47.28%). However, the school performs below the state average on most STAAR end-of-course exams, suggesting a need for improvement in academic achievement. In contrast, Gainesville J.H. outperforms the district and state on Algebra I and English I Reading end-of-course exams, indicating effective teaching practices or targeted interventions in these subject areas.

The data also reveals significant performance gaps across the district, with schools like W.E. Chalmers Elementary performing significantly below the state average on STAAR reading and math assessments. This trend suggests a need for the district to address the underlying factors contributing to the declining statewide rankings observed in some schools. By analyzing the practices and strategies employed at higher-performing schools, the district may be able to identify and replicate effective approaches to improve academic outcomes for all students in the Gainesville Independent School District (Isd).