Summary:
This analysis examines four middle schools in the 75647 zip code (Gladewater, TX), serving grades 5 through 8 across three districts, with a total combined enrollment of 992 students.
For parents, the standout school in this area is Union Grove J H, which is the clear academic leader. It boasts the highest district ranking (Union Grove Independent School District (Isd) ranks in the top 20% of Texas), the lowest student-teacher ratio (10.8:1), and the lowest percentage of economically disadvantaged students (37.5%). In contrast, Gladewater Middle faces the most challenges, with the highest enrollment (371), the highest rate of free/reduced lunch (76.01%), and the lowest test scores across nearly all subjects. Its district, Gladewater Independent School District (Isd), ranks in the bottom 20% of Texas. Sabine Middle and Sabine Intermediate (part of Sabine Independent School District (Isd)) fall in the middle, offering consistent performance but with a notable drop in reading scores when students transition from the intermediate to the middle school campus.
A key takeaway is the "Algebra I Advantage," where all schools reporting scores significantly outperformed the state average in advanced math, even at struggling Gladewater Middle. Additionally, Union Grove J H shows a dramatic improvement in math from 7th to 8th grade, with proficiency jumping from 9.52% to 71.6%, suggesting a highly effective 8th-grade program. Overall, while socioeconomic factors strongly correlate with performance, the zip code offers a clear spectrum of options, from the high-performing Union Grove to the resource-challenged Gladewater.
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