Gholson ISD
Waco, TX · Gholson ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-12 · Rural, fringe
223rd of 417 Texas schools statewide · better than 47%▲ Improving
137 HAMILTON DR, Waco, TX 76705
(254)829-1528NCES ID 482061002073Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 128 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 269 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.7% | 65.1% | ▼ 1.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 23.6% | 24.9% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Black | 6.9% | 5.9% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.8% | 4.1% | ▲ 1.3 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $214K in zip 76705 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Gholson ISD
- #117Aquilla SchoolAquilla ISD · 9.6 mi away117th of 417
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- –Mclennan County Challenge AcademyGholson ISD · 10.9 mi awayCompare
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- #415G L Wiley Opportunity CenterWaco ISD · 11.7 mi away415th of 417
ELA 6% ▼53 · Math 0% ▼33Compare
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.