Gholson ISD School District
School District · Waco, Texas
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
2
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,536
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
2
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,536
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
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Gholson ISD
Waco · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$11,536
$1,432 vs Texas median
District size
270 students
Smaller than Texas median
STAAR proficiency rose +6.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Gholson ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Gholson ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gholson ISD | 6.2 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 6.2/10, Gholson ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Gholson ISD, which has a composite score of 6.2/10.
In standardized testing, Gholson ISD students show an average math proficiency of 60.9% and ELA proficiency of 59.9%.
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Schools in Gholson ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Gholson ISD with test data.
Schools in Gholson ISD
2 schools Other Schools 2
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 6.2/10. 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 6.2/10.
What are the test scores in Gholson ISD?
Across schools in Gholson ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 60.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 60.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.9%
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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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