Waelder Independent School District is a public school district based in Waelder, Texas. Located in Gonzales County, the district extends into a small portion of Caldwell County. In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 302 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Waelder School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 302 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waelder School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Waelder School's student population of 302 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
302 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Waelder School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waelder School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6943 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
86%
54%
Black
5%
13%
White
7%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waelder School's ranking?
Waelder School is ranked #6943 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waelder School?
The graduation rate of Waelder School is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Waelder School?
302 students attend Waelder School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Waelder School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waelder School?
Waelder School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waelder School offer ?
Waelder School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Waelder School part of?
Waelder School is part of Waelder Independent School District.
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