Is Gholson Independent School District (Isd) a good school?

Gholson Independent School District (Isd) ranks in the bottom 16.6% of Texas alternative schools.

How many students attend Gholson Independent School District (Isd)?

In the 2023-24 school year, 269 students attended Gholson Independent School District (Isd).

What is the racial makeup of Gholson Independent School District (Isd)?

Students at Gholson Independent School District (Isd) are 65% White, 25% Hispanic, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races.

Gholson Independent School District (Isd)

Summary:

Gholson Independent School District (ISD) is an alternative public school located in Waco, Texas, serving grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 262 students. The school has a diverse student population, with 68.7% White, 23.28% Hispanic, and 3.44% African American students.

Gholson ISD has demonstrated strong graduation rates, with a 90.9% four-year graduation rate in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than the state average. However, the school's performance on STAAR tests varies, with some bright spots like higher proficiency rates in 8th-grade reading and English II reading, but generally lower scores compared to nearby schools like Abbott School and Aquilla School. Gholson ISD also has a relatively high percentage of students (66.03%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Interestingly, Gholson ISD has a lower student-teacher ratio of 12.1, which is lower than the nearby schools, and the school spends more per student ($11,339 in 2020-2021) compared to the state average, which may reflect the additional resources and support required for its alternative school setting. To further improve student outcomes, Gholson ISD could consider analyzing the specific educational needs of its student population, identifying and replicating successful practices, and collaborating with nearby schools to share best practices and explore opportunities for resource-sharing or joint professional development.

Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

137 Hamilton Dr
Waco, TX 76705-5914

(254) 829-1528

District: Gholson Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3900^th of 4,675 Texas Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,339

Student/teacher ratio: 11.6

Number of students: 269

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.1%

Hispanic:

24.9%

African American:

5.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gholson Independent School District (Isd) ranks worse than 83.4% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.42. (See more...)

Compare Details Gholson Independent School District (Isd) ranks worse than 54.1% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.76. (See more...)

Compare Details Gholson Independent School District (Isd) ranks better than 63.4% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.29. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Gholson Independent School District (Isd) who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.1%), Hispanic (24.9%), African American (5.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gholson Independent School District (Isd) is 11.6. (See more...)

Compare Gholson Independent School District (Isd) employs 23 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gholson Independent School District (Isd) is $11,339.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gholson Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Gholson Independent School District (Isd) 3900^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Gholson Independent School District (Isd) in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Gholson Independent School District (Isd) 1277^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Gholson Independent School District (Isd) in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Gholson Independent School District (Isd) 727^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Gholson Independent School District (Isd) in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Rank History for Gholson Independent School District (Isd)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Gholson Independent School District (Isd)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	79.31	449^th	3465	87.0%
2005	73.51	783^rd	3475	77.5%
2006	82.73	272^nd	3476	92.2%
2007	84.17	197^th	3724	94.7%
2008	79.14	517^th	3768	86.3%
2009	78.45	590^th	3884	84.8%
2010	81.71	359^th	3937	90.9%
2011	55.16	2124^th	4095	48.1%
2012	45.52	2555^th	4206	39.3%
2013	57.48	1880^th	4221	55.5%
2014	27.32	3522^nd	4260	17.3%
2015	27.97	3440^th	4320	20.4%
2016	23.57	3571^st	4286	16.7%
2017	22.38	3646^th	4329	15.8%
2018	23.20	3618^th	4359	17.0%
2019	42.54	2530^th	4479	43.5%
2021	44.34	2331^st	4578	49.1%
2022	28.40	3456^th	4581	24.6%
2023	29.97	3402^nd	4647	26.8%
2024	22.42	3900^th	4675	16.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Gholson Independent School District (Isd)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	29.76	3399^th	4264	20.3%
2019	55.42	1681^st	4309	61.0%
2021	63.27	1206^th	4451	72.9%
2022	30.44	3490^th	4477	22.0%
2023	40.44	2839^th	4521	37.2%
2024	28.89	3620^th	4560	20.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Gholson Independent School District (Isd)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	28.41	3349^th	4306	22.2%
2019	40.33	2653^rd	4348	39.0%
2021	46.58	2212^th	4499	50.8%
2022	27.50	3590^th	4561	21.3%
2023	31.32	3313^th	4588	27.8%

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Rank History for elementary school At Risk students at Gholson Independent School District (Isd)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	30.47	3365^th	4295	21.7%
2021	22.56	3883^rd	4331	10.3%
2022	16.41	4227^th	4461	5.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Gholson Independent School District (Isd)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	22.17	3703^rd	4319	14.3%
2019	46.70	2203^rd	4357	49.4%
2021	44.06	2318^th	4498	48.5%
2022	34.67	3092^nd	4563	32.2%
2023	40.11	2759^th	4585	39.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Gholson Independent School District (Isd)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	38.29	2692^nd	4168	35.4%
2019	38.21	2749^th	4188	34.4%
2021	53.85	1698^th	4329	60.8%
2022	47.96	2223^rd	4376	49.2%
2023	48.49	2150^th	4401	51.1%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Gholson Independent School District (Isd)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	14.94	2946^th	3127	5.8%
2019	27.87	2507^th	3142	20.2%
2021	29.02	2392^nd	3082	22.4%
2022	24.27	2605^th	3082	15.5%
2023	19.02	2769^th	3106	10.8%
2024	19.08	2758^th	3078	10.4%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Gholson Independent School District (Isd)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	78.39	195^th	1573	87.6%
2005	83.78	105^th	1582	93.4%
2006	81.21	158^th	1585	90.0%
2007	83.87	88^th	1684	94.8%
2008	79.09	180^th	1718	89.5%
2009	79.12	169^th	1763	90.4%
2010	85.32	10^th	1803	99.4%
2011	76.20	213^th	1895	88.8%
2012	60.08	759^th	1951	61.1%
2013	60.21	759^th	1973	61.5%
2014	39.15	1311^th	1987	34.0%
2015	40.92	1318^th	2043	35.5%
2016	34.57	1455^th	1987	26.8%
2017	21.97	1705^th	2027	15.9%
2018	30.40	1515^th	2080	27.2%
2019	46.44	1101^st	2193	49.8%
2021	54.93	878^th	2252	61.0%
2022	41.94	1255^th	2254	44.3%
2023	41.21	1350^th	2330	42.1%
2024	43.76	1277^th	2361	45.9%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Gholson Independent School District (Isd)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	27.75	1671^st	2039	18.0%
2019	46.12	1068^th	2073	48.5%
2021	65.90	485^th	2172	77.7%
2022	56.16	781^st	2220	64.8%
2023	45.10	1196^th	2251	46.9%
2024	43.51	1194^th	2224	46.3%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Gholson Independent School District (Isd)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	31.54	1467^th	2008	26.9%
2019	46.43	1060^th	2047	48.2%
2021	48.53	1040^th	2151	51.7%
2022	42.71	1227^th	2221	44.8%
2023	40.90	1326^th	2241	40.8%

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Rank History for middle school At Risk students at Gholson Independent School District (Isd)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	37.53	1299^th	2058	36.9%
2021	43.75	1080^th	2118	49.0%
2022	28.91	1733^rd	2182	20.6%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Gholson Independent School District (Isd)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	29.81	1517^th	2030	25.3%
2019	43.78	1096^th	2069	47.0%
2021	58.21	756^th	2168	65.1%
2022	41.23	1269^th	2228	43.0%
2023	43.00	1241^st	2245	44.7%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Gholson Independent School District (Isd)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	41.58	1070^th	1895	43.5%
2019	62.95	540^th	1935	72.1%
2021	61.09	597^th	2043	70.8%
2022	47.06	1017^th	2077	51.0%
2023	34.72	1454^th	2116	31.3%
2024	57.85	716^th	2108	66.0%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Gholson Independent School District (Isd)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	18.49	1512^th	1673	9.6%
2019	28.45	1336^th	1684	20.7%
2021	36.37	1163^rd	1700	31.6%
2022	29.59	1340^th	1723	22.2%
2023	33.55	1281^st	1749	26.8%
2024	24.48	1449^th	1724	16.0%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Gholson Independent School District (Isd)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2013	69.76	364^th	1652	78.0%
2014	58.27	704^th	1734	59.4%
2015	65.19	562^nd	1743	67.8%
2016	65.15	534^th	1762	69.7%
2017	44.65	883^rd	1777	50.3%
2018	41.79	996^th	1797	44.6%
2019	35.92	1225^th	1857	34.0%
2021	64.93	525^th	1861	71.8%
2022	57.57	668^th	1876	64.4%
2023	62.52	627^th	1961	68.0%
2024	58.29	727^th	1987	63.4%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Gholson Independent School District (Isd)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	22.85	1168^th	1347	13.3%
2022	19.96	1290^th	1418	9.0%
2024	98.81	16^th	1547	99.0%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Gholson Independent School District (Isd)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	38.04	1132^nd	1794	36.9%
2019	35.85	1231^st	1818	32.3%
2021	65.71	412^th	1848	77.7%
2022	56.06	592^nd	1847	67.9%
2023	62.95	472^nd	1897	75.1%
2024	63.75	413^th	1883	78.1%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Gholson Independent School District (Isd)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	38.72	1121^st	1781	37.1%
2019	41.55	1113^th	1798	38.1%
2021	57.80	708^th	1815	61.0%
2022	44.25	1002^nd	1841	45.6%
2023	49.93	909^th	1891	51.9%

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Rank History for high school At Risk students at Gholson Independent School District (Isd)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	38.97	1075^th	1810	40.6%
2021	78.46	154^th	1829	91.6%
2022	33.10	1219^th	1837	33.6%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Gholson Independent School District (Isd)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	40.27	1052^nd	1803	41.7%
2019	32.09	1270^th	1824	30.4%
2021	60.73	591^st	1840	67.9%
2022	60.98	557^th	1853	69.9%
2023	69.84	409^th	1913	78.6%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Gholson Independent School District (Isd)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	55.50	604^th	1691	64.3%
2019	27.76	1327^th	1714	22.6%
2021	73.84	266^th	1743	84.7%
2023	62.66	496^th	1820	72.7%
2024	70.43	307^th	1804	83.0%

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Rank History for high school White students at Gholson Independent School District (Isd)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	22.53	1285^th	1539	16.5%
2019	22.43	1283^rd	1526	15.9%
2021	49.00	766^th	1510	49.3%
2022	48.99	739^th	1525	51.5%
2023	54.03	675^th	1576	57.2%
2024	37.60	985^th	1556	36.7%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Gholson Independent School District (Isd)

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	123	21	5	0	n/a	n/a	149
1990	126	22	7	0	n/a	n/a	155
1991	119	25	6	0	n/a	n/a	150
1992	122	27	8	0	n/a	n/a	157
1993	120	24	10	0	n/a	n/a	154
1994	125	26	12	0	n/a	n/a	163
1995	126	12	6	1	n/a	n/a	145
1996	126	12	6	1	n/a	n/a	145
1997	125	8	4	0	n/a	n/a	137
1998	114	12	8	0	n/a	n/a	134
1999	121	12	12	0	n/a	n/a	145
2000	123	18	17	0	n/a	n/a	158
2001	108	16	12	0	n/a	n/a	136
2002	110	15	11	0	n/a	n/a	136
2003	110	15	11	0	n/a	n/a	136
2004	104	20	18	0	n/a	n/a	142
2005	110	17	21	0	n/a	n/a	148
2006	110	16	21	0	n/a	n/a	147
2007	113	20	23	1	n/a	n/a	157
2008	107	15	22	1	n/a	n/a	145
2009	105	14	28	0	n/a	n/a	147
2010	109	14	30	1	n/a	n/a	154
2011	96	10	34	0	0	4	144
2012	104	10	32	0	0	2	148
2013	132	16	46	2	0	5	201
2014	175	15	54	1	0	2	247
2015	182	8	56	1	0	1	248
2016	173	8	63	1	0	2	247
2017	177	7	68	1	0	1	254
2018	175	6	73	0	0	3	257
2019	174	8	63	0	0	5	250
2020	171	5	69	0	0	7	252
2021	147	7	57	0	0	7	218
2022	154	9	60	0	0	9	232
2023	180	9	61	0	0	12	262
2024	175	16	67	0	0	11	269

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gholson Independent School District (Isd)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	149	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	155	10.0	15.5	n/a
1991	150	9.7	15.4	n/a
1992	157	10.0	15.7	47.1
1993	154	9.0	17.1	50
1994	163	7.0	23.3	47.2
1995	145	10.3	14.1	37.9
1996	145	10.3	14.1	37.9
1997	137	11.0	12.5	27
1998	134	11.0	12.2	32.8
1999	145	11.0	13.2	53.1
2000	158	10.6	14.9	48.1
2001	136	11.3	12.0	45.6
2002	136	11.0	12.4	55.9
2003	136	11.0	12.4	55.9
2004	142	11.0	12.9	63.4
2005	148	11.0	13.5	67.6
2006	147	11.0	13.4	68
2007	157	11.0	14.3	72
2008	145	10.9	13.3	66.9
2009	147	11.0	13.4	65.3
2010	154	11.0	14.0	76
2011	144	11.0	13.0	81.3
2012	148	11.0	13.4	78.4
2013	201	14.1	14.2	83.6
2014	247	16.4	14.9	78.1
2015	248	19.0	13.0	75.8
2016	247	19.0	13.0	77.3
2017	254	21.3	11.8	79.5
2018	257	19.4	13.1	72.8
2019	250	17.2	14.5	74.4
2020	252	17.8	14.0	73.8
2021	218	19.9	10.9	69.3
2022	232	21.0	11.0	68.1
2023	262	21.5	12.1	66
2024	269	23.0	11.6	74.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gholson Independent School District (Isd)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	149	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	155	10.0	15.5	n/a
1991	150	9.7	15.4	n/a
1992	157	10.0	15.7	47.1
1993	154	9.0	17.1	50
1994	163	7.0	23.3	47.2
1995	145	10.3	14.1	37.9
1996	145	10.3	14.1	37.9
1997	137	11.0	12.5	27
1998	134	11.0	12.2	32.8
1999	145	11.0	13.2	53.1
2000	158	10.6	14.9	48.1
2001	136	11.3	12.0	45.6
2002	136	11.0	12.4	55.9
2003	136	11.0	12.4	55.9
2004	142	11.0	12.9	63.4
2005	148	11.0	13.5	67.6
2006	147	11.0	13.4	68
2007	157	11.0	14.3	72
2008	145	10.9	13.3	66.9
2009	147	11.0	13.4	65.3
2010	154	11.0	14.0	76
2011	144	11.0	13.0	81.3
2012	148	11.0	13.4	78.4
2013	201	14.1	14.2	83.6
2014	247	16.4	14.9	78.1
2015	248	19.0	13.0	75.8
2016	247	19.0	13.0	77.3
2017	254	21.3	11.8	79.5
2018	257	19.4	13.1	72.8
2019	250	17.2	14.5	74.4
2020	252	17.8	14.0	73.8
2021	218	19.9	10.9	69.3
2022	232	21.0	11.0	68.1
2023	262	21.5	12.1	66
2024	269	23.0	11.6	74.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Gholson Independent School District (Isd)

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,074 (10.6%)	$9,085 (89.4%)	$10,159
2020	$1,166 (11.9%)	$8,674 (88.2%)	$9,839
2021	$1,329 (11.7%)	$10,010 (88.3%)	$11,339

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gholson Independent School District (Isd)

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2530^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 3402^nd of 4647 Elementary schools	16.7%
Ranks 1101^st of 2193 Middle schools	Ranks 1350^th of 2330 Middle schools	7.7%
Ranks 1225^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 627^th of 1961 High schools	34%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Gholson Independent School District (Isd))	50	46	4%
3rd Grade Reading (Gholson Independent School District (Isd))	50	46	4%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gholson Independent School District (Isd))	44	23	21%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gholson Independent School District (Isd))	44	23	21%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Gholson Independent School District (Isd))	27	29	2%
4th Grade Reading (Gholson Independent School District (Isd))	27	29	2%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gholson Independent School District (Isd))	38	29	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gholson Independent School District (Isd))	38	29	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Gholson Independent School District (Isd))	38	31	7%
5th Grade Reading (Gholson Independent School District (Isd))	38	31	7%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gholson Independent School District (Isd))	69	35	34%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gholson Independent School District (Isd))	69	35	34%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Gholson Independent School District (Isd))	29	13	16%
5th Grade Science (Gholson Independent School District (Isd))	29	13	16%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%
6th Grade Reading (Gholson Independent School District (Isd))	43	52	9%
6th Grade Reading (Gholson Independent School District (Isd))	43	52	9%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Gholson Independent School District (Isd))	57	36	21%
6th Grade Mathematics (Gholson Independent School District (Isd))	57	36	21%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%
7th Grade Reading (Gholson Independent School District (Isd))	43	63	20%
7th Grade Reading (Gholson Independent School District (Isd))	43	63	20%
7th Grade Reading (Texas)	47	52	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Gholson Independent School District (Isd))	17	47	30%
7th Grade Mathematics (Gholson Independent School District (Isd))	17	47	30%
7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	41	35	6%
8th Grade Reading (Gholson Independent School District (Isd))	48	60	12%
8th Grade Reading (Gholson Independent School District (Isd))	48	60	12%
8th Grade Reading (Texas)	53	56	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Gholson Independent School District (Isd))	65	27	38%
8th Grade Mathematics (Gholson Independent School District (Isd))	65	27	38%
8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	55	44	11%
8th Grade Science (Gholson Independent School District (Isd))	30	12	18%
8th Grade Science (Gholson Independent School District (Isd))	30	12	18%
8th Grade Science (Texas)	49	45	4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Gholson Independent School District (Isd))	27	4	23%
8th Grade Social Studies (Gholson Independent School District (Isd))	27	4	23%
8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)	35	31	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Gholson Independent School District (Isd))	40	36	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Gholson Independent School District (Isd))	40	36	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Gholson Independent School District (Isd))	50	60	10%
End of Course Biology (Gholson Independent School District (Isd))	50	60	10%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Gholson Independent School District (Isd))	44	83	39%
End of Course English I Reading (Gholson Independent School District (Isd))	44	83	39%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Gholson Independent School District (Isd))	38	75	37%
End of Course English II Reading (Gholson Independent School District (Isd))	38	75	37%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Gholson Independent School District (Isd))	68	78	10%
End of Course U.S. History (Gholson Independent School District (Isd))	68	78	10%
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	250	262	4.8%
African American	8	9	12.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	63	61	3.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	174	180	3.4%
Two or More Races	5	12	140%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	74.4%	66%	8.4%

Schools Near Gholson Independent School District (Isd)

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)						STAAR Mathematics (2024)						STAAR Science (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Gholson Independent School District (Isd)	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	137 Hamilton Dr	Waco	76705	McLennan County	Gholson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 829-1528	269	23	11.6	74.3%	175 (65.1%)	16 (5.9%)	67 (24.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.1%)								(n/a)	16.7	71.4	78.3	84.0	50.0	0.0	50.0	35.3	35.3	57.1	72.2	31.8	50.0	23.5	6.7	10.0	33.3	0.0	38.9	33.3	$11,339	$1,329	$10,010
Aquilla School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	404 N Richards	Aquilla	76622	Hill County	Aquilla Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 694-3770	321	27	11.7	44.5%	260 (81.0%)	4 (1.2%)	46 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.4%)								(n/a)	63.2	70.0	68.2	69.0	52.0	17.7	63.9	70.6	94.1	61.3	46.4	23.5	30.6	76.5	35.3	35.5	39.3	70.6	34.5	21.4	$12,876	$970	$11,906
Challenge Academy	Public, Alternative	7-11	2015 Alexander Ave	Waco	76708	McLennan County	China Spring Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(254) 754-0803	3				0 (0.0%)	1 (33.3%)	2 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Challenge Academy	Public, Alternative	8-10	1200 Clifton Rd	Waco	76704	McLennan County	Robinson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(254) 799-7278	3				0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (66.7%)								(n/a)
G L Wiley Opportunity Center	Public, Alternative	1-12	1030 E Live Oak St	Waco	76704	McLennan County	Waco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(254) 757-3829	77	15	5.1	96.1%	5 (6.5%)	49 (63.6%)	19 (24.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.2%)								(n/a)	0.0	0.0	0.0	30.0	16.7				40.0	0.0	16.7				0.0	0.0	5.6		0.0	0.0	$121,135	$3,048	$118,087
Abbott School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	219 S First St	Abbott	76621	Hill County	Abbott Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 582-3011	284	24	11.6	31.0%	231 (81.3%)	3 (1.1%)	43 (15.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.5%)								(n/a)	60.9	66.7	75.0	50.0	87.0	76.2	70.0	72.2	76.5	61.9	69.6	57.1	35.0	44.4	52.9	47.6	52.2	33.3	56.5	39.1	$11,233	$926	$10,307
Challenge Academy	Public, Alternative	8-11	3805 S 3rd St	Waco	76706	McLennan County	Connally Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(254) 754-0803	7				1 (14.3%)	3 (42.9%)	3 (42.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
McLennan County Challenge Academy	Public, Alternative	9	3805 S 3rd St	Waco	76706	McLennan County	Gholson Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(254) 829-1528	1				0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Challenge Academy	Public, Alternative	8-10	3805 S 3rd St	Waco	76706	McLennan County	Lorena Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(254) 754-0803	2				2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Whitney Alternative Education Center	Public, Alternative	2-12	1501 N Brazos St	Whitney	76692	Hill County	Whitney Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(254) 694-8379	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

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