Summary:
The Cleburne Independent School District (Isd) in Texas serves approximately 6,877 students across 11 schools, including seven elementary schools (PK-4), two middle schools (grades 5-8), and two high schools (grades 9-12), and is ranked 570th out of 951 districts in the state with a 2-star rating.
Within the district, Gerard Elementary stands out as the top performer, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 82nd percentile statewide, with test scores significantly above district and state averages despite having the lowest free/reduced lunch rate (50.42%) and the lowest per-student spending ($9,084). In contrast, Cooke Elementary has shown remarkable improvement, jumping from a 2-star to a 3-star rating despite having the highest free/reduced lunch rate (84.83%), proving that strong teaching can overcome economic challenges. The middle schools present a stark divide: Ad Wheat Middle excels with advanced students, achieving an 88.14% proficiency rate in 8th Grade Algebra I, yet struggles with core math, where 7th graders scored only 13.35% proficiency. Team School, a small alternative high school, faces the most significant challenges with a 0-star rating, very low test scores, and the highest dropout rate (3.1%), while spending nearly double the district average per student ($19,057).
Key metrics reveal a district with high economic need, as the average free/reduced lunch rate is 71.5%, and overall test scores consistently lag behind state averages in core subjects like reading and math. However, several elementary schools, including Cooke, Irving Elementary, and Santa Fe Elementary, administer the STAAR test in Spanish, and their Spanish-language scores often exceed state averages, indicating that English Language Learners may demonstrate stronger academic knowledge when tested in their native language. The district's main high school, Cleburne High School, maintains a solid 94.7% graduation rate, while the average student-teacher ratio across the district is 13.1:1.
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