Summary:
The three public schools in Goodrich, Texas, part of the Goodrich Independent School District (Isd), serve a small, economically disadvantaged community with a total enrollment of 266 students across elementary, middle, and high school grades.
The standout school in the district is Goodrich Middle, which has undergone a remarkable transformation, jumping from a 1-star to a 4-star rating in just two years. It now ranks in the 74th percentile statewide and outperforms state averages in five of seven tested subjects, particularly in 8th-grade math and reading. Goodrich High School also shines, achieving strong results in Algebra I and English I despite a 98.51% economically disadvantaged rate, and it boasts a 93.8% graduation rate with a 0.0% dropout rate. In contrast, Goodrich Elementary is the weakest link, consistently underperforming state averages and ranking in the 32nd percentile. The high school benefits from a very low student-teacher ratio of 6.5:1 and higher per-student spending ($16,348), while the elementary school has the highest ratio (16.2:1) and lowest spending ($11,375), suggesting that increased investment there could improve outcomes.
A key takeaway is the district's contrast: while the middle and high schools excel in core subjects, science and social studies are consistent weaknesses across all campuses, with 8th-grade social studies at the middle school critically low at 11.76%. The elementary school's struggles in foundational skills are a major concern, as they impact future success. Overall, Goodrich ISD shows that high poverty does not preclude academic achievement, but targeted support and resources are crucial for continued improvement.
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