Excellent
#201 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 2% in state
Goldthwaite Middle
Middle School · Goldthwaite ISD · Goldthwaite, TX
A Goldthwaite ISD middle school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 608, Goldthwaite, TX 76844
- Math 75% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 67% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Goldthwaite Middle score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 71% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Goldthwaite Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,037
Median home value
$184,000
Median rent
$714/mo
College educated
28.7%
Homeownership
83.1%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76844; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Goldthwaite ISD
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,490NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Goldthwaite Middle is listed in GOLDTHWAITE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Goldthwaite Middle
Goldthwaite Middle is a public middle school in Goldthwaite, TX, part of Goldthwaite ISD, serving approximately 118 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #201 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Goldthwaite Middle
What grades does Goldthwaite Middle serve?
Goldthwaite Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Goldthwaite Middle?
Goldthwaite Middle has an enrollment of approximately 118 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goldthwaite Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Goldthwaite Middle is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Goldthwaite Middle rank in TX?
Goldthwaite Middle ranks #201 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Goldthwaite Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Goldthwaite Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Goldthwaite Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Goldthwaite Middle has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Goldthwaite Middle a charter school?
No, Goldthwaite Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Goldthwaite Middle a Title I school?
No, Goldthwaite Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Goldthwaite Middle?
39.0% of students at Goldthwaite Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 118
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Mills County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.7%
- Phone
- (325) 648-3630
- Area population (ZIP 76844)
- 3,202
- Area median age
- 49.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 76844; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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