Goodrich Middle

Goodrich Middle in Goodrich, TX, is a very small rural school serving 52 students in grades 6-8 within the Goodrich Independent School District (Isd), and it has recently achieved a remarkable academic turnaround that sets it apart from nearby schools.

After years of low performance, Goodrich Middle has surged to the 74th percentile statewide, earning a 4-star rating—a dramatic 61-percentile-point jump from the previous year. This improvement is especially impressive when compared to neighboring schools like Lincoln J H, Livingston J H, and Shepherd Middle, which all rank in the bottom 15th to 34th percentile. Goodrich now outperforms all three in nearly every grade and subject, including 8th-grade math (65.22% proficient vs. 17.07% at Lincoln) and 6th-grade reading (62.5% proficient vs. 26.61% at Lincoln). The school excels with high-need students, ranking in the 87th percentile for low-income students and the 92nd percentile for Hispanic students. A low student-teacher ratio of 11.9 (compared to 14.4–14.8 at nearby schools) likely supports this personalized success.

While Goodrich Middle shines in reading and math, 8th-grade social studies remains a challenge at 28.57% proficient, below the state average. Additionally, unlike its larger neighbors, Goodrich does not offer Algebra I for advanced 8th graders—a common pathway to high school credit. The school’s small size means a few students can significantly shift scores, making its sustained, multi-year improvement a testament to a genuine school-wide cultural shift. For parents seeking a school that has rapidly transformed into a high-performing, supportive environment, Goodrich Middle is a standout choice in the region.