Gladewater Independent School District (Isd)

The Gladewater Independent School District (Isd) in Texas operates 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools (Weldon Elementary and Gladewater Pri), 1 middle school (Gladewater Middle), and 1 high school (Gladewater High School). While the district as a whole is ranked 723 out of 968 in Texas and rated 1 out of 5 stars, indicating relatively low performance, there are some standout schools within the district.

Gladewater Middle School stands out with its strong performance in STAAR reading tests and impressive Algebra I end-of-course results, though it struggles in STAAR math. Similarly, Gladewater High School maintains a respectable 86.8% four-year graduation rate and performs relatively well on STAAR end-of-course exams, particularly in English and U.S. History. In contrast, Weldon Elementary struggles the most, with proficiency rates ranging from 6.8% in 5th grade Science to 37.25% in 5th grade Reading.

The disparities in performance within the Gladewater ISD may be attributed to factors such as differences in student demographics, resource allocation, and teaching quality. The high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, especially at Gladewater Pri (89.92%) and Gladewater Middle (78%), suggests that the district may be serving a socioeconomically disadvantaged population, which can present unique challenges. Addressing these disparities and improving overall district performance should be a priority for the Gladewater ISD.