Gholson School

Gholson School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
137 Hamilton Dr,  Waco, TX
4.2
2.0
262 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms Stephanie Taylor
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
980
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Average GPA
3.35

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.35
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
23
Full Time Teachers
23
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
980
Math
480
Verbal
490
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

5
Test Scores
6
Equity
2
College Readiness
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Test Scores

English
25%
State Average
16%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
218:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.4%
Female
46.6%
White
68.7%
Hispanic
23.3%
Two or more races
4.6%
Black
3.4%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
McLennan Community College 26 Students
Texas A&M University 17 Students
University of Texas - Austin 14 Students
Baylor University 14 Students
Tarleton State University 14 Students
Texas Tech University 13 Students
Texas State Technical College 10 Students
Texas State University 9 Students
University of Houston 9 Students
Houston Christian University 8 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 12 Students
Business 4 Students
Welding 4 Students
Accounting 3 Students
Nursing Assistant 3 Students
Communications 2 Students
Dance 2 Students
Creative Writing 2 Students
Dental Assisting 2 Students
Biomedical Technician 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 6 Reviews
5.0 NicheUser
11/9/2020
I love the atmosphere at the school. All the staff is nice and treats people the same. I wouldn't change anything about the school.
4.0 Senior
10/7/2019
i really like Gholson i just wish there was more options for classes, i feel like if there were more options for classes we as students could take classes that would help us with what were doing in college.
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GreatSchools Reviews
2.0 1 Review
2.0 parent
9/11/2014
Does nothing to stop bullying other than encouraging others to ignore and isolate a bullied child. My child comes home every day in tears, talking with the school is useless. We will be seeking a more encouraging learning environment before our straight A student receives anymore necessary neglect f...
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Texas Mclennan County Waco 76705
Gholson School

Gholson School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 137 Hamilton Dr in Waco, TX. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 262 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Gholson School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.35. The average SAT score is 980. Discover additional schools in the area, like Parkview Christian Academy, Bishop Louis Reicher Catholic School, Vanguard College Preparatory School, and more. Learn more about what Waco has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Gholson School.

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