Summary:
The Goldthwaite Independent School District (Isd) is a small, rural district in Texas serving approximately 516 students across three schools: Goldthwaite Elementary (PK-5), Goldthwaite Middle (6-8), and Goldthwaite High School (9-12). The district ranks in the 82nd percentile (4 stars) out of 951 Texas districts, with standout performance driven by its secondary schools.
Goldthwaite Middle is the district's academic powerhouse, consistently ranking in the 88th-90th percentile over three years. It achieves a remarkable 100% proficiency rate on the Algebra I End-of-Course exam for two consecutive years, and its 8th-grade class posted an 89.47% reading proficiency and 80.65% math proficiency—far exceeding state averages. Goldthwaite High School is a consistent performer with a 93.9% graduation rate and a 0.0% dropout rate, excelling in English and History EOC scores. In contrast, Goldthwaite Elementary is the area for growth, with a declining 3-star rating and math scores below state averages across all grade levels.
Key metrics include very low student-teacher ratios (7.8:1 at the high school to 10.3:1 at the middle school) and above-average spending per student ($15,087 to $18,174). A notable "V-shaped" pattern emerges in math: elementary math is a weakness, middle school math is a massive strength, and high school math is competitive. The district's resource investment in secondary schools appears to pay off, but the elementary's foundational challenges in math could impact future cohorts if not addressed. Overall, families can expect strong outcomes at the middle and high school levels, with exceptional math acceleration and high graduation rates.
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