Summary:
In zip code 76844, there is one elementary school, Goldthwaite Elementary, serving grades PK through 5 with 237 students in the Goldthwaite area.
Goldthwaite Elementary is part of the Goldthwaite Independent School District (Isd), which ranks in the top 18% of Texas districts. The school stands out for its very low student-teacher ratio of 8.8 to 1 and high per-student spending of $16,371, both well above state averages. However, its state ranking has been declining over three years, from the 69th percentile to the 52nd percentile. Academic performance is inconsistent across grades and subjects. For example, 3rd-grade Reading proficiency is strong at 71.88%, but 4th-grade Reading drops to 40.54%. Math scores also vary significantly, with 5th graders at 48.65% proficiency compared to 3rd graders at 34.38%. A bright spot is 5th-grade Science, where 39.53% proficiency exceeds the state average of 29.57%.
Overall, Goldthwaite Elementary benefits from substantial resources and small class sizes, but these advantages are not consistently translating into top-tier academic results. The declining state ranking and volatile grade-level scores suggest a need for targeted instructional improvements, particularly in 4th-grade Reading and Mathematics. Parents should note the school's strong district foundation and low student-teacher ratio, while also being aware of the uneven performance trends across different grades and subjects.
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