Serving 264 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Gholson Isd 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 is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 264 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gholson School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Waco, TX, encompassing approximately 20.2 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 5.2 miles to its furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gholson Isd's student population of 264 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
264 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
It's a great day to be a Wildcat!
School Rankings
Gholson Isd ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gholson Isd is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5750 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Wildcat Blue and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gholson Isd's ranking?
Gholson Isd is ranked #5750 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gholson Isd?
The graduation rate of Gholson Isd is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Gholson Isd?
264 students attend Gholson Isd.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Gholson Isd students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gholson Isd?
Gholson Isd has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gholson Isd offer ?
Gholson Isd offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Gholson Isd part of?
Gholson Isd is part of Gholson Independent School District.
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