Schools in Zip Code 76528

The five public schools in zip code 76528, serving approximately 2,668 students from Pre-K through 12th grade within the Gatesville Independent School District (Isd), present a clear "V-shaped" performance pattern where elementary and high school levels excel while middle school grades face significant challenges.

Gatesville High School stands out as the district's flagship, earning a 4-star rating and consistently outperforming state averages in Biology (88.57% vs. 70.51%), English I Reading (72.02% vs. 55.43%), and U.S. History (79.01% vs. 70.17%), with a solid 93.1% graduation rate. In contrast, Gatesville Intermediate and Gatesville J H reveal a "middle school math cliff," with proficiency rates dropping from 47.06% in 3rd grade at Gatesville Elementary to just 20.47% in 7th grade math. However, an interesting anomaly exists: while grade-level math struggles, 83.33% of students taking Algebra I at Gatesville J H are proficient, suggesting effective acceleration for a select group but a systemic issue for the general student body. Gatesville Pri serves the youngest learners (PK-K) and feeds into this pipeline.

The most critical takeaway is that Gatesville High School appears to successfully remediate students who struggled in middle school, as evidenced by its strong high school performance despite the middle school math crisis. This suggests effective intervention strategies at the high school level that are not yet present in grades 4-8. Additionally, 8th-grade Social Studies at Gatesville J H is a secondary weakness (17.39% proficient vs. 31.69% state), while elementary reading at Gatesville Elementary provides a stable foundation. With an average Free/Reduced Lunch rate of 49.3%, the district faces moderate economic challenges, and resource allocation varies, with the high school receiving the most per student ($10,725) and the intermediate school the least ($8,424).