Ganado Independent School District (Isd)

The Ganado Independent School District (Isd) in Texas operates three schools: one elementary, one middle, and one high school. These schools serve a diverse student population, with a majority Hispanic enrollment and a significant percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Ganado Elementary School stands out as the highest-performing school in the district, consistently ranking in the top 25% of Texas elementary schools and outperforming the state and district averages in key STAAR assessments, particularly in 5th-grade science. The school's lower student-teacher ratio of 14.3 may contribute to its strong academic performance. In contrast, Ganado Jh middle school outperforms Ganado High School in STAAR EOC Algebra I proficiency, with 95% of students meeting the standard compared to 54.9% at the high school.

Ganado High School, however, maintains an impressive 95.8% 4-year graduation rate and a low 0.5% dropout rate, indicating strong student retention and success. The high school also outperforms the state average in STAAR EOC Algebra I, English I Reading, and U.S. History. Despite these strengths, the district as a whole faces socioeconomic challenges, with over 50% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch across all three schools. The higher spending per student at the high school level ($13,255) compared to the elementary and middle schools ($9,486 and $9,887, respectively) may suggest a focus on supporting high school students, but further analysis would be needed to understand the rationale behind the funding allocation.