Summary:
Gladewater Middle is a public middle school in Gladewater, Texas, serving around 400 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Gladewater Independent School District, which is ranked 723 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Gladewater Middle has a diverse student population, with 52.75% White, 21.25% African American, and 17.75% Hispanic students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally below the state averages across most subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in reading ranged from 41.67% to 50%, compared to the state averages of 52.08% to 54.45%. In mathematics, the proficiency rates were even lower, ranging from 12.12% to 37.6%, compared to the state averages of 31.89% to 40.23%. Gladewater Middle also has a relatively high dropout rate, ranging from 0.7% to 1.5%, which is higher than the state average.
Compared to nearby schools, such as Bruce J.H. (Gilmer ISD), Judson Steam Academy (Longview ISD), and White Oak Middle (White Oak ISD), Gladewater Middle's academic performance is generally lower, with these schools tending to have higher STAAR proficiency rates, lower dropout rates, and lower percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. However, Gladewater Middle does have a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.3, which is lower than the state average and some of the nearby schools, suggesting the potential for more individualized attention.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Gladewater Independent School District (Isd)
SchoolDigger Rank:
1422nd of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,044
Students who attend Gladewater Middle usually attend:
Feeder schools for Gladewater Middle:
Student/teacher ratio: 13.6
Number of students: 409
Racial breakdown:
White:
53.1%
African American:
23.0%
Hispanic:
18.8%
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Two or more races:
4.4%
Asian:
0.5%
Pacific Islander:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75.1%
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