Best Public Schools in Cleveland, TX

The city of Cleveland, Texas is home to 20 schools serving students from elementary through high school, with the majority operated by the Cleveland Independent School District (ISD), as well as some schools under the International Leadership of Texas (ILTEXAS) charter district and the Tarkington Independent School District (ISD).

The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the district, with some schools like Tarkington High School and Tarkington Middle School performing well above state averages on standardized tests, while others like Cleveland High School and many of the elementary schools struggle to meet proficiency standards. The district also faces high rates of economic disadvantage, with the majority of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Interestingly, some of the charter schools in the area, such as Iltexas Bg Ramirez Elementary, are outperforming the traditional public schools, suggesting the district could potentially benefit from learning from the practices and strategies employed by these charter institutions. However, the district's alternative schools, like the Disciplinary Alternative Education Program, continue to face challenges, with high per-student spending but low test scores and high dropout rates.