Gholson ISD
Waco, TX · Gholson ISD · Grades PK-12
223rd of 417 Texas schools statewide · better than 47%▲ Improving
Gholson ISD ranking
SchoolRow ranks Gholson ISD 223rd of 417 Texas schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 47% of schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 41th in 2019 to 47th in 2025 — improving.
Gholson ISD test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 128 students tested
Gholson ISD students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 269 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.9% | 65.1% | ▼ 5.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 21.9% | 24.9% | ▲ 3.0 pts | |
| Black | 6.1% | 5.9% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.8% | 4.1% | ▲ 3.3 pts |
Homes near Gholson ISD
Typical home value $214K in zip 76705 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Schools near Gholson ISD
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Aquilla SchoolAquilla ISD · 9.6 mi away117th of 417
ELA 65% · Math 48% - –Challenge AcademyMidway ISD · 10.9 mi away
- –Challenge AcademyLa Vega ISD · 10.9 mi away
- –Challenge AcademyConnally ISD · 10.9 mi away
- –Mclennan County Challenge AcademyGholson ISD · 10.9 mi away
- –Challenge AcademyWest ISD · 11.2 mi away
- –Challenge AcademyRobinson ISD · 11.2 mi away
- 1G L Wiley Opportunity CenterWaco ISD · 11.7 mi away415th of 417
ELA 6% · Math 0%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Gholson ISD in?
Gholson ISD is part of the Gholson ISD district in Waco, Texas.
Is Gholson ISD a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Gholson ISD 223rd of 417 Texas schools (better than 47% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Gholson ISD?
White 65%, Hispanic 25%, Black 6%, Two or more races 4% (269 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Gholson ISD cost?
The typical home value in zip code 76705 is $214K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.