Gladewater ISD School District
School District · Gladewater, Texas
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,298
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,298
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Evaluating Gladewater ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Gladewater ISD as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Gladewater H S
Gladewater · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Gladewater Middle
Gladewater · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Weldon EL
Gladewater · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#568 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,298
$670 vs Texas median
District size
1,708 students
Typical than Texas median
The short answer
Gladewater ISD ranks #568 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Gladewater ISD's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Gladewater H S (7.6/10), Gladewater Middle (5.8/10), and Weldon EL (3.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Gladewater ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gladewater H S | 7.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Gladewater Middle | 5.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Weldon EL | 3.7 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Gladewater ISD
Gladewater ISD is a Gladewater, Texas school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,708 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.1:1. The district invests $12,298 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Gladewater ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Gladewater H S, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, Gladewater ISD students show an average math proficiency of 58.2% and ELA proficiency of 58.6%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Gladewater ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Gladewater ISD with test data.
Schools in Gladewater ISD
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Gladewater
- Total Enrollment
- 1,708
- Teachers (FTE)
- 141
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Gladewater ISD?
Gladewater ISD has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Gladewater ISD?
The average composite rating for Gladewater ISD is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Gladewater ISD?
Gladewater ISD spends $12,298 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Gladewater ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Gladewater ISD is 12.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Gladewater ISD?
Gladewater H S is the highest-rated school in Gladewater ISD with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in Gladewater ISD?
Across schools in Gladewater ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Gladewater ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Gladewater ISD has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 58.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.6%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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