Gladewater Middle

Summary:

Gladewater Middle is a public middle school in Gladewater, Texas, serving around 400 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Gladewater Independent School District, which is ranked 723 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gladewater Middle has a diverse student population, with 52.75% White, 21.25% African American, and 17.75% Hispanic students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally below the state averages across most subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in reading ranged from 41.67% to 50%, compared to the state averages of 52.08% to 54.45%. In mathematics, the proficiency rates were even lower, ranging from 12.12% to 37.6%, compared to the state averages of 31.89% to 40.23%. Gladewater Middle also has a relatively high dropout rate, ranging from 0.7% to 1.5%, which is higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Bruce J.H. (Gilmer ISD), Judson Steam Academy (Longview ISD), and White Oak Middle (White Oak ISD), Gladewater Middle's academic performance is generally lower, with these schools tending to have higher STAAR proficiency rates, lower dropout rates, and lower percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. However, Gladewater Middle does have a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.3, which is lower than the state average and some of the nearby schools, suggesting the potential for more individualized attention.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 414 S Loop 485
       Gladewater, TX  75647-2011


(903) 845-2243

District: Gladewater Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1422nd of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,044 Help


Students who attend Gladewater Middle usually attend:

High:    Gladewater High School

Feeder schools for Gladewater Middle:

Elementary:    Gladewater Pri
    Weldon Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  409

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.1%
African American:
23.0%
Hispanic:
18.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.1% Help


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Compare Details Gladewater Middle ranks worse than 60.2% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.13. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Gladewater Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (53.1%), African American (23%), Hispanic (18.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gladewater Middle is 13.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gladewater Middle is $10,044.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gladewater Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Gladewater Middle 1422nd of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Gladewater Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Gladewater Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Gladewater Independent School District (Isd) 723rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gladewater Middle

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Rank History for all students at Gladewater Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 32.43 1218th 1573 22.6%
2005 36.65 1150th 1582 27.3%
2006 41.10 1064th 1585 32.9%
2007 39.04 1202nd 1684 28.6%
2008 39.90 1250th 1718 27.2%
2009 53.58 934th 1763 47.0%
2010 51.06 1050th 1803 41.8%
2011 55.65 956th 1895 49.6%
2012 58.03 807th 1951 58.6%
2013 54.17 934th 1973 52.7%
2014 50.12 1058th 1987 46.8%
2015 36.75 1414th 2043 30.8%
2016 30.62 1539th 1987 22.5%
2017 40.46 1172nd 2027 42.2%
2018 35.99 1352nd 2080 35.0%
2019 33.85 1489th 2193 32.1%
2021 41.46 1262nd 2252 44.0%
2022 46.70 1110th 2254 50.8%
2023 49.34 1078th 2330 53.7%
2024 39.13 1422nd 2361 39.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Gladewater Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.42 616th 720 14.4%
2019 16.55 702nd 753 6.8%
2021 19.91 667th 743 10.2%
2022 35.25 559th 813 31.2%
2023 41.36 488th 817 40.3%
2024 53.92 333rd 812 59.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Gladewater Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.97 1367th 1376 0.7%
2019 10.69 1441st 1445 0.3%
2021 60.37 386th 1592 75.8%
2022 70.11 275th 1643 83.3%
2023 58.73 502nd 1720 70.8%
2024 35.18 1160th 1760 34.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Gladewater Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.23 1445th 1597 9.5%
2019 27.05 1361st 1626 16.3%
2021 33.86 1164th 1712 32.0%
2022 34.43 1188th 1757 32.4%
2023 47.43 745th 1815 59.0%
2024 42.84 1058th 1881 43.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gladewater Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.37 1456th 2039 28.6%
2019 35.63 1444th 2073 30.3%
2021 47.82 1054th 2172 51.5%
2022 52.07 914th 2220 58.8%
2023 55.67 832nd 2251 63.0%
2024 41.08 1284th 2224 42.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Gladewater Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.84 1286th 2008 36.0%
2019 28.62 1584th 2047 22.6%
2021 33.15 1475th 2151 31.4%
2022 43.79 1193rd 2221 46.3%
2023 48.44 1074th 2241 52.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Gladewater Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.60 883rd 1430 38.3%
2019 56.51 769th 1446 46.8%
2021 53.25 842nd 1501 43.9%
2022 65.70 523rd 1488 64.9%
2023 65.29 566th 1481 61.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Gladewater Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.59 1918th 2008 4.5%
2019 25.12 1784th 2058 13.3%
2021 38.41 1288th 2118 39.2%
2022 46.97 987th 2182 54.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Gladewater Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.96 1376th 2030 32.2%
2019 38.53 1267th 2069 38.8%
2021 50.75 969th 2168 55.3%
2022 47.74 1064th 2228 52.2%
2023 51.17 1004th 2245 55.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Gladewater Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.81 1071st 1167 8.2%
2019 23.08 1024th 1193 14.2%
2021 38.81 716th 1213 41.0%
2022 38.91 734th 1251 41.3%
2023 30.63 913th 1273 28.3%
2024 23.56 1091st 1271 14.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gladewater Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.24 1228th 1895 35.2%
2019 27.01 1563rd 1935 19.2%
2021 51.11 857th 2043 58.1%
2022 63.26 545th 2077 73.8%
2023 55.18 795th 2116 62.4%
2024 45.33 1067th 2108 49.4%
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Rank History for White students at Gladewater Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.66 1150th 1673 31.3%
2019 34.00 1210th 1684 28.1%
2021 30.25 1317th 1700 22.5%
2022 32.78 1261st 1723 26.8%
2023 45.86 981st 1749 43.9%
2024 30.51 1324th 1724 23.2%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Gladewater Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 352 101 3 7 2 n/a n/a 0 465
1989 381 90 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 479
1990 379 85 3 8 1 n/a n/a 0 476
1991 397 88 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1992 408 91 1 10 1 n/a n/a 0 511
1993 420 96 1 16 0 n/a n/a 0 533
1994 424 107 1 14 0 n/a n/a 0 546
1995 414 117 1 13 1 n/a n/a 0 546
1996 414 117 1 13 1 n/a n/a 0 546
1997 418 95 1 20 1 n/a n/a 0 535
1998 368 92 0 25 0 n/a n/a 0 485
1999 395 87 1 29 0 n/a n/a 0 512
2000 370 87 0 27 0 n/a n/a 0 484
2001 354 94 0 24 0 n/a n/a 0 472
2002 374 98 1 32 5 n/a n/a 0 510
2003 374 98 1 32 5 n/a n/a 0 510
2004 367 106 1 35 5 n/a n/a 0 514
2005 394 105 4 44 3 n/a n/a 0 550
2006 327 112 5 38 1 n/a n/a 0 483
2007 326 93 6 37 0 n/a n/a 0 462
2008 318 96 4 35 4 n/a n/a 0 457
2009 315 104 2 37 3 n/a n/a 0 461
2010 299 103 1 41 1 n/a n/a 0 445
2011 296 88 3 52 3 1 13 0 456
2012 275 80 6 59 3 1 14 0 438
2013 238 86 7 71 1 0 21 0 424
2014 232 82 4 61 0 0 23 0 402
2015 221 76 5 65 3 0 23 0 393
2016 222 82 2 72 1 0 24 0 403
2017 209 79 3 79 3 0 25 0 398
2018 220 77 1 65 1 0 26 0 390
2019 225 73 0 69 1 0 25 0 393
2020 226 76 0 84 0 0 23 0 409
2021 208 79 2 80 0 0 20 0 389
2022 197 68 4 75 0 0 26 0 370
2023 211 85 4 71 1 1 27 0 400
2024 217 94 2 77 0 1 18 0 409

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gladewater Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 465 29.0 16.0 n/a
1989 479 n/a n/a n/a
1990 476 27.0 17.6 n/a
1991 492 27.2 18.0 n/a
1992 511 30.9 16.5 39.1
1993 533 32.0 16.7 39.4
1994 546 33.8 16.2 29.5
1995 546 36.7 14.9 35.2
1996 546 36.7 14.9 35.2
1997 535 37.7 14.2 34.8
1998 485 37.7 12.9 34.2
1999 512 35.9 14.3 43.6
2000 484 37.6 12.9 39.5
2001 472 38.6 12.2 42.2
2002 510 35.5 14.4 52.9
2003 510 35.5 14.4 52.9
2004 514 35.3 14.6 53.5
2005 550 34.4 16.0 55.5
2006 483 33.4 14.5 63.6
2007 462 35.3 13.1 52.4
2008 457 35.3 12.9 53.2
2009 461 38.3 12.0 54
2010 445 35.5 12.5 61.3
2011 456 34.0 13.4 65.8
2012 438 29.3 14.9 64.2
2013 424 27.9 15.1 68.2
2014 402 28.7 13.9 62.4
2015 393 30.0 13.1 42.7
2016 403 31.0 13.0 67.7
2017 398 30.6 13.0 74.9
2018 390 31.1 12.5 71.3
2019 393 31.7 12.3 73
2020 409 32.6 12.5 71.9
2021 389 30.9 12.5 72
2022 370 31.6 11.6 75.1
2023 400 27.9 14.3 78
2024 409 29.9 13.6 75.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gladewater Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 465 29.0 16.0 n/a
1989 479 n/a n/a n/a
1990 476 27.0 17.6 n/a
1991 492 27.2 18.0 n/a
1992 511 30.9 16.5 39.1
1993 533 32.0 16.7 39.4
1994 546 33.8 16.2 29.5
1995 546 36.7 14.9 35.2
1996 546 36.7 14.9 35.2
1997 535 37.7 14.2 34.8
1998 485 37.7 12.9 34.2
1999 512 35.9 14.3 43.6
2000 484 37.6 12.9 39.5
2001 472 38.6 12.2 42.2
2002 510 35.5 14.4 52.9
2003 510 35.5 14.4 52.9
2004 514 35.3 14.6 53.5
2005 550 34.4 16.0 55.5
2006 483 33.4 14.5 63.6
2007 462 35.3 13.1 52.4
2008 457 35.3 12.9 53.2
2009 461 38.3 12.0 54
2010 445 35.5 12.5 61.3
2011 456 34.0 13.4 65.8
2012 438 29.3 14.9 64.2
2013 424 27.9 15.1 68.2
2014 402 28.7 13.9 62.4
2015 393 30.0 13.1 42.7
2016 403 31.0 13.0 67.7
2017 398 30.6 13.0 74.9
2018 390 31.1 12.5 71.3
2019 393 31.7 12.3 73
2020 409 32.6 12.5 71.9
2021 389 30.9 12.5 72
2022 370 31.6 11.6 75.1
2023 400 27.9 14.3 78
2024 409 29.9 13.6 75.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Gladewater Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $982 (10.7%) $8,212 (89.3%) $9,194
2020 $967 (10.4%) $8,305 (89.6%) $9,272
2021 $1,115 (11.1%) $8,929 (88.9%) $10,044

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gladewater Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1489th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1078th of 2330 Middle schools
 21.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Gladewater Middle)3053
 23%
   6th Grade Reading (Gladewater Independent School District (Isd))3053
 23%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Gladewater Middle)3629
 7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Gladewater Independent School District (Isd))3629
 7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Gladewater Middle)3755
 18%
   7th Grade Reading (Gladewater Independent School District (Isd))3755
 18%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Gladewater Middle)2820
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Gladewater Independent School District (Isd))2820
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Gladewater Middle)3359
 26%
   8th Grade Reading (Gladewater Independent School District (Isd))3359
 26%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Gladewater Middle)5754
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Gladewater Independent School District (Isd))5754
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Gladewater Middle)3544
 9%
   8th Grade Science (Gladewater Independent School District (Isd))3544
 9%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Gladewater Middle)2422
 2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Gladewater Independent School District (Isd))2422
 2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students393400
 1.8%
African American7385
 16.4%
American Indian11
Asian04
Hispanic6971
 2.9%
Pacific Islander01
White225211
 6.2%
Two or More Races2527
 8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73%78%
 5%


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Gladewater Middle ranks 1422nd of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 409 students attended Gladewater Middle.

Students at Gladewater Middle are 53% White, 23% African American, 19% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Students who attend Gladewater Middle usually go on to attend Gladewater High School


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