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Gladewater Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,708 students in Gladewater Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Gladewater Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
1,708 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
141 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gladewater Independent School District, which is ranked #851 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#864 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
19%
53%
% Black
22%
13%
% White
52%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,372 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,305 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,372
$13,387
Spending / Student
$12,305
$14,116
Best Gladewater Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gladewater Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
414 S Loop 485
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-2243
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-2243
Grades: 6-8
| 409 students
Rank: #22.
Weldon Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
314 E Saunders
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-6921
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-6921
Grades: 2-5
| 490 students
Rank: #33.
Gladewater High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2201 W Gay Ave
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-5591
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-5591
Grades: 9-12
| 467 students
Rank: n/an/a
100 Gay Ave
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-2254
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-2254
Grades: PK-1
| 342 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gladewater Independent School District?
Gladewater Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,708 students.
What is the rank of Gladewater Independent School District?
Gladewater Independent School District is ranked #851 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gladewater Independent School District?
52% of Gladewater Independent School District students are White, 22% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gladewater Independent School District?
Gladewater Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Gladewater Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,305 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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