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7.6 avg / 10

Gholson ISD School District

School District · Waco, Texas

Students: 270
Teachers (FTE): 22

Avg Rating

7.6

out of 10

Schools

2

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,536

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.3:1

How this district compares

Per-pupil spending

$11,536

$1,432 vs Texas median

District size

270 students

Smaller than Texas median

About Gholson ISD

Gholson ISD is a Waco, Texas school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 270 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.3:1. The district invests $11,536 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.6/10, Gholson ISD is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Gholson ISD, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.

In standardized testing, Gholson ISD students show an average math proficiency of 42.0% and ELA proficiency of 37.0%.

District Map

Schools in Gholson ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 42.0%
School
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 37.0%
School
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Average proficiency across all schools in Gholson ISD with test data.

Schools in Gholson ISD

2 schools

District Details

State
Texas
City
Waco
Total Enrollment
270
Teachers (FTE)
22
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Gholson ISD?

Gholson ISD has 2 schools in total. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Gholson ISD?

The average composite rating for Gholson ISD is 7.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Gholson ISD?

Gholson ISD spends $11,536 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Gholson ISD?

The average student-teacher ratio in Gholson ISD is 12.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in Gholson ISD?

Gholson ISD is the highest-rated school in Gholson ISD with a composite score of 7.6/10.

What are the test scores in Gholson ISD?

Across schools in Gholson ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.6/10
Math Proficiency
42.0%
ELA Proficiency
37.0%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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