Gilmer Independent School District (Isd)

The Gilmer Independent School District (ISD) in Texas operates 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district serves a diverse student population with a majority of White students and significant Hispanic and African American representation. While the district faces socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, the schools generally perform at or above the state average on standardized tests.

Gilmer High School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, ranking 533 out of 1,987 Texas high schools and earning a 4-star rating. The school boasts an impressive 88.6% four-year graduation rate, a low 2.0% dropout rate, and strong performance on STAAR end-of-course exams, with over 60% proficiency in core subjects. In contrast, Bruce J.H. (Middle School) is the district's standout middle school, ranking 1,142 out of 2,361 Texas middle schools and earning a 3-star rating. The school's 92% proficiency rate on the Algebra I end-of-course exam is particularly noteworthy, significantly outpacing the district and state averages.

While the district as a whole is ranked 297 out of 968 in Texas and rated 3 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating average performance compared to other districts, there are opportunities for improvement. The schools could focus on areas such as 8th grade Math and 5th grade Science proficiency rates, where they currently underperform the state average. Overall, the Gilmer Independent School District provides a mix of strong-performing and average-performing schools, with Gilmer High School and Bruce J.H. (Middle School) standing out as the top performers in the district.