The top reported proficiency rate is 59% in English language arts. The lowest is 27% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Sabine Int
Sabine Intermediate is a middle school located in Gladewater, a small East Texas city anchored by antique shops and a historic downtown. The school sits on a separate campus away from the downtown core, part of Sabine Independent School District. It serves students in grades five and six, typical for an intermediate school in its district structure.
The school's state test results show uneven performance across subjects. In reading and language arts, sixth-grade students show stronger proficiency, while fifth-grade proficiency in English-language assessment was too small to report reliably. Fifth-grade math proficiency is below where the school would want it, and sixth-grade math proficiency is notably low. Science proficiency in fifth grade is also below half the school's student body. Across all tested areas, the school reports that roughly three-quarters of its students meet or exceed the "approaches" level on state assessments, which is the floor of proficiency, but only a smaller share reach the "meets" or "master" levels that indicate solid grade-level skill. Reading is the school's relative strength; mathematics is the area where student performance lags furthest behind.
When compared to other districts in Gregg County, Sabine Intermediate's overall proficiency index sits below the midpoint of the county. This places the school among the lower performers in its peer set, which a parent may want to look into further with the school itself to understand contributing factors and what instructional or support plans are in place.
No data on enrollment size, student demographics, staffing, student support services, or discipline were available in this profile, so these aspects should be explored separately with the school or district. The school's operational status is listed as future, which may indicate it is newly established or planned; clarification from the district would be helpful in understanding the timeline and current operational stage.
Gladewater itself is a stable small town where civic life centers on downtown antique shops and Lake Gladewater, which sits northwest of the town with a public park offering recreation. The local economy has shifted from oil dependence toward retail, antique trade, services, manufacturing, and education; the school district itself is a significant institutional employer. Housing values in the area are moderate relative to national benchmarks. The town's layout favors driving for most errands and commutes, though the downtown is walkable for those shopping or visiting. For families considering this school, Gladewater offers a quiet residential setting with established community institutions and low population churn, though the town is small and growth is slow.
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