Waelder School

Waelder School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
201 US HWY 90 W,  Waelder, TX
3.5
305 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr Ron Lilie
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
910
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.45

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.45
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
28
Full Time Teachers
28
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
910
Math
440
Verbal
470
Average ACT
20
Math
18
English
18
Reading
21
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
5%
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
298:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.8%
Female
47.2%
Hispanic
85.9%
White
7.6%
Black
5.9%
Two or more races
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Texas State University 56 Students
Texas A&M University 47 Students
University of Texas - Austin 42 Students
Victoria College 35 Students
University of Houston 34 Students
Blinn College 28 Students
University of Houston - Downtown 25 Students
Austin College 25 Students
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi 23 Students
The University of Texas at San Antonio 20 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 18 Students
Business 10 Students
Welding 10 Students
Pre-Law Studies 5 Students
Veterinary Technician and Assistant 5 Students
Biology 4 Students
Computer Science 4 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 4 Students
Cosmetology 4 Students
Construction Management 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 27 Reviews
3.0 Senior
1/31/2025
My time at waelder is no to fond, let me say that first. I was an student-athelte and that carried must of great experiences. Through the perspective of a student though, not so well. The extra curricular activitys here a very limited. From what I recall only a history club and Outdoor adventure.
1.0 Senior
4/19/2021
I would like for the Waelder School to maybe care more about the kids and maybe not worry about the students phones and dress code and piercing's.
5.0 Senior
9/20/2019
Waelder is a great school i think your children should come here. The Teacher teach us really well to prepared us for the real world or college

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Waelder School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 201 US HWY 90 W in Waelder, TX. The school has a total enrollment of 305 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Waelder School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.45. Average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 910 and an ACT score of 20. Discover additional schools in the area, like Emmanuel Christian School, Shiner Catholic School, St. Paul-St. Ludmila School, and more. Learn more about what Waelder has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Waelder School.

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