Summary:
In zip code 76240 (Gainesville, TX), there are three middle schools serving grades 5 through 8 across two districts: Gainesville Independent School District (Isd) and Callisburg Independent School District (Isd).
Callisburg Middle is the standout school in this area, earning a 2-star rating from its district and consistently outperforming the state average in key subjects. For example, 53.47% of its 8th graders were proficient in math, exceeding the state average of 47.24%, and its Algebra I pass rate reached 93.75%. In contrast, the two Gainesville Independent School District (Isd) schools—Gainesville Intermediate (grades 5-6) and Gainesville J H (grades 7-8)—are significantly underperforming, with the district ranking in the 8th percentile and holding a 0-star rating. A critical weakness is evident at Gainesville J H, where only 3.87% of 7th graders were proficient in math, far below the state average of 29.41%. However, an interesting anomaly exists: despite overall struggles, 92% of Gainesville J H students passed English I Reading and 70.69% passed Algebra I, both well above state averages, suggesting a strong advanced program for select students.
Resource allocation does not correlate with outcomes here. Gainesville J H spends the most per student ($10,221) and has a lower student-teacher ratio (15.4) than Gainesville Intermediate (17.5), yet its academic results are the worst in the zip code. Meanwhile, Callisburg Middle has a lower free/reduced lunch rate (37.98%) compared to the Gainesville schools (~64%), highlighting a strong link between socioeconomic factors and performance. For parents, Callisburg Middle offers consistently strong academics, while the Gainesville schools face deep challenges that require targeted intervention, despite pockets of excellence in advanced coursework.
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