Summary:
Goldthwaite Independent School District (ISD) in Texas is home to a single standout elementary school, Goldthwaite Elementary. This school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and outperforming state averages on STAAR tests in both reading and mathematics.
Goldthwaite Elementary's academic excellence is evident in its strong student performance, with 75% of 3rd graders proficient or better in reading, compared to the state average of 48.85%, and 71.88% proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state average of 40.86%. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.3 and higher-than-average per-student spending of $16,371 suggest that the Goldthwaite ISD is effectively allocating resources to support student learning and success.
Despite having a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with 51.65% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Goldthwaite Elementary has maintained its high academic performance, indicating the school's ability to support and engage students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. While the school's ranking has declined slightly in recent years, from 222 in 2021-2022 to 933 in 2022-2023, it remains a standout institution within the Goldthwaite ISD, offering a high-quality education to its diverse student population.
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