Summary:
The five schools in zip code 75140, all part of the Grand Saline Independent School District (Isd), serve a small, economically diverse community in Grand Saline, TX, with a total enrollment of about 1,211 students across elementary, middle, and high school grades.
The standout academic performer is Grand Saline Intermediate (grades 3-5), which consistently outpaces state averages in reading and math and holds the district's highest ranking (73rd percentile, 4 stars). In contrast, Grand Saline Middle (grades 6-8) faces the greatest challenges, particularly in math, where only 7% of 7th graders met proficiency—far below the state average. However, its advanced students taking Algebra I excel, with 86% proficient. Grand Saline High School (grades 9-12) is a stable, mid-range performer with a perfect 100% graduation rate and very low dropout rates, though its core academic proficiency in English I and Algebra I lags behind state averages. The Grand Saline Elementary (PK-2) has the highest economic disadvantage rate (63%) but no test data, as state testing begins in 3rd grade. The tiny Van Zandt County Youth Multi-Service Center (12 students, grades 7-12) is a volatile alternative campus whose data should be interpreted with caution due to its small size.
Key takeaways include a "barbell effect" at the middle school, where a small group of advanced students excels while most struggle, and a strong elementary-to-intermediate pipeline that overcomes early disadvantages to produce top results by 5th grade. The high school excels at student retention and graduation but needs improvement in academic benchmarks. Overall, the district offers a mixed picture: strong foundational education and high graduation rates, but significant math challenges in middle school and a need to boost college readiness at the high school level.
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