Summary:
Zip code 77442, serving the rural community of Garwood, Texas, is home to a single elementary school, Garwood Elementary, which serves grades PK through 5 with a small enrollment of 120 students.
Garwood Elementary stands out as a bright spot within the Rice Consolidated Independent School District, consistently outperforming the district average in nearly every subject and grade level. For example, in 5th-grade Science, the school achieved a 42.86% proficiency rate, nearly double the district's 21.25%, and in 4th-grade Math, 63.64% of students were proficient, well above the state average of 49.28%. The school has also shown a positive trajectory in its statewide ranking, moving from the 54th percentile to the 60th percentile over three years. This is particularly notable given that 59.17% of its students are economically disadvantaged and the district itself ranks in the 26th percentile statewide.
While Garwood Elementary excels in math and science, it faces challenges in reading, where proficiency rates consistently lag behind state averages across all grade levels. Additionally, 3rd-grade math scores showed significant volatility, dropping to just 12.5% proficiency in one year before rebounding to 33.33% the next. With a favorable student-teacher ratio of 15.6:1 and spending per student of $13,139, the school has resources to support targeted interventions. Overall, Garwood Elementary demonstrates resilience and effective school management, making it a strong option for families in the area despite the district's broader struggles.
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