Summary:
The Goodrich Independent School District (Isd) contains a single middle school, Goodrich Middle, a small rural school serving grades 6 through 8 with just 52 students. This school stands out for its remarkable turnaround, skyrocketing from the 13th percentile (1 star) in the 2023-2024 school year to the 74th percentile (4 stars) in 2025-2026, a dramatic leap that places it among the top-performing schools in the state despite serving a population where 94% of students are economically disadvantaged.
Key metrics highlight both strengths and areas for growth. The school boasts a low student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1, allowing for individualized attention, and has a 0% dropout rate. Its standout subject is 8th-grade mathematics, where 65.22% of students were proficient in 2025-2026, significantly outpacing the state average of 47.24%. However, performance is inconsistent; in 2024-2025, only 11.76% of 8th graders were proficient in Social Studies (vs. 29.64% statewide) and 25% in Science (vs. 46.25% statewide). While Social Studies improved to 28.57% in 2025-2026, it still trails the state average of 31.69%.
With only 52 students, a single student's performance can swing proficiency rates by 5-10 percentage points, making the data more volatile than at larger schools. The combination of a 94% economically disadvantaged rate and a 4-star rating suggests the school is effectively overcoming socioeconomic barriers, particularly in math. However, the 2025-2026 scores represent a single data point; sustaining this improvement over the next few years will be the true test. The 2024-2025 data provides a more balanced view of recent challenges, especially in Science and Social Studies, making this a school with high potential but still in the midst of its turnaround story.
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