Garrison Independent School District (Isd)

The Garrison Independent School District (Isd) is a small, unified district in Texas that houses all three school levels on a single campus, serving 733 students across Garrison Elementary (PK-5), Garrison Middle (6-8), and Garrison High School (9-12). The district ranks in the 78th percentile statewide, earning a 4-star rating, but the schools show very different strengths and challenges.

Garrison Middle is the district's academic powerhouse, consistently earning a 4-star rating and achieving a remarkable 94.12% proficiency rate for 8th graders on the Algebra I End-of-Course exam—40 points above the state average. In contrast, Garrison Elementary is the rising star, jumping from the 51st to the 80th percentile over three years and outperforming state averages in nearly every subject despite serving a population where 66% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. Garrison High School is a consistent performer with a perfect 100% graduation rate and 0% dropout rate, but it is the only school in the district stuck at a 3-star rating, with its state percentile declining from the 66th to the 54th percentile over three years.

A key finding is the "Algebra I pipeline" disconnect: while the middle school excels at advanced math, only 39.58% of high school students pass the same exam, suggesting a curriculum alignment issue. Additionally, the high school spends the most per student ($12,710) yet has the lowest star rating, while the middle school spends the least ($8,817) and performs best, indicating resource allocation may not be optimized. For parents, Garrison Middle offers exceptional advanced math opportunities, Garrison Elementary shows rapid improvement and strong outcomes despite challenges, and Garrison High School provides a safe, high-graduation environment but may need support to boost its academic ranking.