For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 270 students in Gholson Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Gholson Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
2 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
270 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gholson Independent School District, which is ranked #860 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#864 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
25%
53%
% Black
6%
13%
% White
65%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,144 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,556 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,144
$13,387
Spending / Student
$10,556
$14,116
Best Gholson Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gholson Isd
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
137 Hamilton Dr
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 829-1528
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 829-1528
Grades: PK-12
| 269 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mclennan County Challenge Academy
Alternative School
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 829-1528
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 829-1528
Grades: 9
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gholson Independent School District?
Gholson Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 270 students.
What is the rank of Gholson Independent School District?
Gholson Independent School District is ranked #860 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Gholson Independent School District?
65% of Gholson Independent School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gholson Independent School District?
Gholson Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Gholson Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,556 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
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