Waelder School
Waelder, TX · Waelder ISD · Grades PK-12
369th of 417 Texas schools statewide · better than 12%▲ Improving
Waelder School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Waelder School 369th 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 12% of schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 7th in 2019 to 12th in 2025 — improving.
Waelder School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 159 students tested
Waelder School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 297 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 82.8% | 88.2% | ▲ 5.4 pts | |
| White | 3.6% | 5.4% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| Black | 13.3% | 4.7% | ▼ 8.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.3% | 1.7% | ▲ 1.4 pts |
Homes near Waelder School
Typical home value $315K in zip 78959 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2019
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Schools near Waelder School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Gonzales Pri AcademyGonzales ISD · 16.2 mi away
- –Legacy Ranch Inspire AcademyInspire Academies · 17.3 mi away · charter
- –George W Carver Early Education CenterLockhart ISD · 25.5 mi away
- 1Prairie Lea ElPrairie Lea ISD · 27.1 mi away409th of 417
ELA 13% · Math 8% - 6Founders Classical Academy-BastropTexas College Preparatory Academies · 28.4 mi away · charter197th of 417
ELA 53% · Math 44% - –Bastrop County Juvenile Boot CampSmithville ISD · 28.8 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Waelder School in?
Waelder School is part of the Waelder ISD district in Waelder, Texas.
Is Waelder School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Waelder School 369th of 417 Texas schools (better than 12% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Waelder School?
Hispanic 88%, White 5%, Black 5%, Two or more races 2% (297 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Waelder School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78959 is $315K 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.