Summary:
The city of Cleburne, Texas, is served by 12 public schools, including 7 elementary schools (PK-4), 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools, all part of the Cleburne Independent School District (Isd) except for Clearfork Academy South, a charter school under the University Of Texas University Charter School.
The standout performer in the district is Gerard Elementary, which achieves the highest academic results with the lowest per-student spending ($9,084) and a moderate poverty rate, earning a 4-star rating. In contrast, Santa Fe Elementary and Team School face significant challenges despite high per-student spending ($11,677 and $19,057, respectively), with Santa Fe ranking in the 16th percentile and Team School in the 12th percentile. Cooke Elementary has shown remarkable improvement, jumping from the 42nd to the 62nd percentile, while Ad Wheat Middle excels in accelerating top math students, with 88.14% proficient in Algebra I, far exceeding state averages. Cleburne High School performs near state averages with a 94.7% graduation rate, while Team School struggles with a 3.1% dropout rate.
Key metrics show the district serves a high-needs population, with an average free/reduced lunch rate of 72.1% and an average student-teacher ratio of 13.0:1. A notable finding is that spending does not guarantee success, as the highest-spending schools are among the lowest-performing. Additionally, students taking the STAAR test in Spanish often outperform their English-testing peers, revealing a truer picture of academic knowledge for English Language Learners. The elementary schools show wide performance variation, from Gerard (82nd percentile) to Santa Fe (16th percentile), pointing to significant differences in school-level leadership and practices rather than a uniform district issue.
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