Broadway Elementary School (Closed 2023)

200 E Broadway
Gladewater, TX 75647
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 274 students in grades 2-3, Broadway Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
Total Students
274 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(15-16)
60-64%
75%
(15-16)
55-59%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)
19%
52%
Black
(15-16)
19%
13%
White
(15-16)
57%
29%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
5%
2%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% TX state average).
How many students attend Broadway Elementary School?
274 students attend Broadway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Broadway Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Broadway Elementary School?
Broadway Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Broadway Elementary School offer ?
Broadway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-3
What school district is Broadway Elementary School part of?
Broadway Elementary School is part of Gladewater Independent School District.

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