Summary:
Granbury, Texas (zip code 76048) is home to two public middle schools serving grades 6-8, both part of the Granbury Independent School District (Isd), which holds a 3-star rating and ranks in the 60th percentile statewide.
Acton Middle is the standout school in this area, consistently earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the top 25% of Texas middle schools (76th percentile). It significantly outperforms Granbury Middle in nearly every academic measure. For example, Acton Middle’s 6th-grade reading proficiency (59.19%) and math proficiency (42.65%) both exceed the state average, while Granbury Middle’s scores (42.31% and 19.55%) fall well below. The gap widens in 8th grade, where Acton Middle achieves 77.04% reading proficiency versus Granbury Middle’s 49.81%. Despite this, both schools share a notable strength in Algebra I End-of-Course exams, with Acton Middle (84.16%) and Granbury Middle (82.14%) dramatically surpassing the state average of 54.03%. However, 8th-grade math is a district-wide weakness, as both schools score far below the state average of 47.24%.
Granbury Middle shows a concerning downward trend, dropping from the 42nd percentile to the 26th percentile over three years, resulting in a 1-star rating. It also has a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students (62.25% free/reduced lunch) compared to Acton Middle (42.43%). Interestingly, Granbury Middle spends $982 more per student ($9,451 vs. $8,469) yet achieves far worse results, suggesting a need for the district to review how funds are allocated. For parents, Acton Middle offers consistently strong academics and a stable ranking, while Granbury Middle requires closer attention due to its declining performance and resource efficiency concerns.
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