Summary:
The Ganado Independent School District (Isd) serves 712 students across three schools—Ganado Elementary (PK-5), Ganado Jh (6-8), and Ganado High School (9-12)—in a rural Texas community with moderate economic need, as roughly half of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Ganado Elementary stands out as the district’s academic star, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 86th percentile statewide—far above the district’s overall 68th percentile. It outperformed state averages in every subject and grade tested, with 76.92% of 3rd graders proficient in reading versus 51.08% statewide. In contrast, Ganado Jh presents a math paradox: only 4.76% of 7th graders were proficient in math, yet 90.48% of students taking Algebra I (typically 8th graders) scored proficient, far exceeding the state average of 54.03%. This suggests advanced students thrive while the general math curriculum struggles. Ganado High School boasts a perfect 100% graduation rate, but its academic results are mixed—excelling in Algebra I and English I while underperforming in Biology and U.S. History, raising questions about college readiness.
Key metrics reveal resource disparities: the high school spends $13,255 per student, while the middle school spends just $9,887 and has the highest student-teacher ratio (16.1:1), despite facing the district’s most significant academic challenges. The elementary school, with a favorable 12.8:1 ratio and $9,486 per-student spending, provides a strong foundation. Overall, the district’s low dropout rate (0.9% at the high school) and strong elementary performance are bright spots, but the middle school’s math struggles and high school’s science and history gaps suggest resources may not align with areas of greatest need.
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