Goliad Middle

Goliad Middle serves 270 students in grades 6-8 in the rural community of Goliad, Texas. With 18 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable 15:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school earns a solid 7.1 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranks in the 78th percentile statewide, placing it at #1854 among Texas's 8,598 schools.

Academic performance shows 40% of students achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and Reading, while 41% reach proficiency in Mathematics across the middle grade levels. These results indicate the school is working steadily to support student achievement with room for continued academic growth. Goliad Middle draws from a stable rural community where the median household income is $55,313 and median home values average $172,800.

The surrounding area has a poverty rate of 11.2%, and 18% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The school serves families in ZIP code 77963, which has a population of 5,246 residents. Located in historic Goliad County, the school benefits from the tight-knit atmosphere typical of rural Texas communities, where students often develop strong connections with both peers and faculty throughout their middle school years.

Located in a rural area, Goliad Middle may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.