For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 265 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 44%), 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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
2 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
265 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gholson Independent School District, which is ranked #893 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#895 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
26%
54%
% Black
4%
13%
% White
65%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,374 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,755 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,374
$13,352
Spending / Student
$10,755
$14,079
Best Gholson Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gholson Isd
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
137 Hamilton Dr
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 829-1528
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 829-1528
Gr: PK-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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
Gr: 10 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gholson Independent School District?
Gholson Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 265 students.
What is the rank of Gholson Independent School District?
Gholson Independent School District is ranked #893 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Gholson Independent School District?
65% of Gholson Independent School District 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 Independent School District?
Gholson Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, 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 $10,755 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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