Summary:
The four schools in zip code 76844 (Goldthwaite, TX) serve 556 students across elementary, middle, high, and alternative education, with the majority belonging to the high-performing Goldthwaite Independent School District (Isd), which ranks in the 82nd percentile statewide.
Goldthwaite Middle is the standout academic performer, earning a 5-star rating and achieving exceptional math scores that are often double or triple the state average—including 100% proficiency on the Algebra I EOC exam for two consecutive years. Goldthwaite High School maintains a strong 4-star rating with a 0.0% dropout rate and a 93.9% graduation rate, excelling particularly in English I Reading. Goldthwaite Elementary shows mixed results, with strong 3rd-grade reading (71.88% proficient) but weaker 4th-grade reading (40.54%). In contrast, New Horizons Ranch School, part of the Mullin Independent School District (Isd), serves a different population with significantly lower test scores, typical for an alternative school.
The district invests heavily in its students, with per-pupil spending ranging from $15,087 to $18,174 and very low student-teacher ratios (as low as 7.8 at the high school). This investment correlates with strong outcomes at the middle and high schools, though the elementary school shows some inconsistency. The "Goldthwaite pipeline" from middle to high school appears highly effective, with students well-prepared for graduation. The only potential weak link is 4th-grade reading at the elementary level, which could benefit from targeted support to ensure all students are on track for middle school success.
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