Summary:
The 75644 zip code area is home to 6 schools across two school districts, Gilmer Independent School District (ISD) and Union Hill Independent School District (ISD), serving students from elementary through high school. The data reveals several standout schools in the area, with Gilmer High School and Bruce J.H. middle school earning 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger and strong performance on state assessments.
While the schools serve diverse student populations, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 73% to 81%, there are some notable performance gaps. For example, Union Hill High School lags behind state and district averages in several subject areas, particularly in math. The data suggests a potential correlation between higher spending per student and better school outcomes, with Gilmer High School, the highest-performing school, also having the highest per-student spending.
Among the smaller schools in the area, Gilmer Intermediate stands out with strong 6th-grade reading proficiency, while Sharon A. Richardson Elementary and Union Hill High School face unique challenges as small, rural schools with lower performance and ratings. Overall, the data provides a detailed look at the schools in the 75644 zip code, highlighting both strengths and areas for improvement across the Gilmer ISD and Union Hill ISD.
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