Summary:
The Greenwood Independent School District (Isd) in Texas serves approximately 3,373 students across four schools: two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school, and currently holds a 2-star rating, ranking 596th out of 951 districts in the state.
Greenwood High School stands out as the district's top performer with a 3-star rating, a strong 97.7% graduation rate, and a very low 0.6% dropout rate, excelling in Biology and English II Reading. However, its Algebra I and U.S. History scores fall below state averages. In contrast, James R Brooks Middle presents a dramatic split: while general math proficiency plummets to just 10.44% for 7th graders, its advanced Algebra I program for 8th graders achieves an impressive 81.48% proficiency rate, far exceeding state averages. Greenwood Intermediate has a hidden gem in its bilingual program, where 4th graders taking the STAAR Spanish math test scored 42.86% proficiency—nearly double the state average for Spanish test-takers—though its English-language 5th grade reading and math scores are significantly below state norms.
A key takeaway is the "middle school math cliff," where math skills sharply decline between 6th and 7th grade, suggesting a critical need for foundational support. The high school functions as a "graduation engine" but struggles with academic rigor, while spending disparities—with the high school spending $12,057 per student versus $8,829 at the intermediate school—do not clearly correlate with better test scores. For parents, Greenwood High School offers strong graduation outcomes, but families should investigate the middle school's math support programs and consider the bilingual program at Greenwood Intermediate as a potential strength for younger students.
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