Summary:
The three public schools in zip code 76450, serving the Graham Independent School District (Isd), offer a mixed picture for families, with a total of 2,146 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district itself holds a 2-star rating, ranking in the 43rd percentile statewide, but individual school performance varies significantly, making school choice within the district a critical factor.
Graham J H stands out as the district's academic powerhouse, consistently earning a 3-star rating and outperforming its peers. Its most impressive achievement is a 94.74% Algebra I proficiency rate among 8th graders, nearly double the state average, despite having the lowest spending per student ($9,064) and the smallest class sizes (12.7 student-teacher ratio). In contrast, Graham High School shows a troubling decline, dropping from a 3-star to a 2-star rating over two years, with falling STAAR scores in Biology, U.S. History, and English II, even though it maintains a high graduation rate (98.5%) and spends the most per student ($11,748). Graham J H also has the lowest percentage of economically disadvantaged students (49.47%) compared to the elementary school's 54.55%.
Key takeaways include a potential "feeder pattern" problem, where the middle school's strong math foundation does not translate to high school success, as Algebra I proficiency drops to 49.66% at Graham High School. Science is a district-wide weakness, with 5th and 8th grade scores significantly below state averages, though high school Biology slightly exceeds the state benchmark. Graham Elementary remains consistently below state averages in all tested subjects, despite having the highest student-teacher ratio (13.9). Overall, the data suggests that Graham J H is the standout school for academic rigor, while the high school and elementary require focused improvement.
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