Is Waelder School a good school?

Waelder School ranks in the bottom 2.1% of Texas alternative schools.

How many students attend Waelder School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 297 students attended Waelder School.

What is the racial makeup of Waelder School?

Students at Waelder School are 88% Hispanic, 5% White, 5% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Waelder School

Summary:

Waelder School is an alternative public school serving grades PK-12 in the Waelder Independent School District (ISD) in Waelder, Texas, with a student population of 290 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school stands out for its consistently high graduation rates, low dropout rates, and significant resource allocation, despite serving a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population.

Waelder School has maintained an impressive 100% four-year graduation rate in the last two school years, significantly outperforming the nearby Legacy Ranch Inspire Academy and Whispering Hills Achievement Center, which also serve alternative student populations. Additionally, Waelder School has reported very low dropout rates, with 0% in the 2021-2022 and 2020-2021 school years, compared to the state average. This success can be attributed to the school's small class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio ranging from 9.4 to 10.7 students per teacher over the past three school years.

While Waelder School's performance on the STAAR tests is generally lower than the state and district averages, particularly in reading and mathematics, the school has shown strengths in certain subject areas, such as Biology and U.S. History. The school's high percentage of students (over 95%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch indicates a significant level of economic disadvantage among the student population, yet the district is allocating substantial resources to support the school, with spending ranging from $11,404 to $13,540 per student over the past three school years. This investment, along with the school's diverse student body, suggests a commitment to providing a quality education and valuable learning experiences for all students at Inspire Academies and the Flatonia Independent School District (Isd).

Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

201 Us Hwy 90 W
Waelder, TX 78959-0247

(830) 239-5602

District: Waelder Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4579^th of 4,675 Texas Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,540

Student/teacher ratio: 10.6

Number of students: 297

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

88.2%

White:

5.4%

African American:

4.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Waelder School ranks worse than 97.9% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.38. (See more...)

Compare Details Waelder School ranks worse than 92.9% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.11. (See more...)

Compare Details Waelder School ranks worse than 83.2% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.73. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Waelder School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (88.2%), White (5.4%), African American (4.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 98% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waelder School is 10.6. (See more...)

Compare Waelder School employs 27.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waelder School is $13,540.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Waelder School:

SchoolDigger ranks Waelder School 4579^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Waelder School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Waelder School 2194^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Waelder School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Waelder School 1653^rd of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Waelder School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Waelder School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Waelder School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	33.74	2737^th	3465	21.0%
2005	24.08	3053^rd	3475	12.1%
2006	10.15	3374^th	3476	2.9%
2007	18.61	3429^th	3724	7.9%
2008	5.81	3722^nd	3768	1.2%
2009	8.35	3801^st	3884	2.1%
2010	12.58	3781^st	3937	4.0%
2011	16.61	3825^th	4095	6.6%
2012	8.13	4120^th	4206	2.0%
2013	8.35	4120^th	4221	2.4%
2014	6.65	4192^nd	4260	1.6%
2015	4.18	4260^th	4320	1.4%
2016	14.75	3941^st	4286	8.0%
2017	10.39	4177^th	4329	3.5%
2018	15.50	4031^st	4359	7.5%
2019	10.80	4329^th	4479	3.3%
2021	10.29	4470^th	4578	2.4%
2022	10.33	4393^rd	4581	4.1%
2023	7.63	4526^th	4647	2.6%
2024	7.38	4579^th	4675	2.1%

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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Waelder School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	13.62	3133^rd	3226	2.9%
2019	10.70	3278^th	3333	1.7%
2021	13.64	3391^st	3446	1.6%
2022	11.51	3423^rd	3487	1.8%
2023	18.52	3287^th	3556	7.6%
2024	14.34	3476^th	3638	4.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Waelder School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	16.60	3589^th	3684	2.6%
2024	7.37	4254^th	4261	0.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Waelder School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	20.99	3877^th	4264	9.1%
2019	18.00	4041^st	4309	6.2%
2021	12.95	4344^th	4451	2.4%
2022	13.03	4311^th	4477	3.7%
2023	12.10	4357^th	4521	3.6%
2024	10.68	4447^th	4560	2.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Waelder School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	15.68	4021^st	4306	6.6%
2019	11.47	4218^th	4348	3.0%
2021	13.31	4313^th	4499	4.1%
2022	12.46	4350^th	4561	4.6%
2023	7.84	4517^th	4588	1.5%

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Rank History for elementary school At Risk students at Waelder School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	22.95	3789^th	4240	10.6%
2019	21.35	3910^th	4295	9.0%
2021	17.49	4164^th	4331	3.9%
2022	12.90	4346^th	4461	2.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Waelder School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	20.39	3811^th	4319	11.8%
2019	15.06	4079^th	4357	6.4%
2021	11.64	4365^th	4498	3.0%
2022	12.11	4345^th	4563	4.8%
2023	10.88	4394^th	4585	4.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Waelder School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	16.59	3941^st	4168	5.4%
2019	12.67	4073^rd	4188	2.7%
2021	11.86	4261^st	4329	1.6%
2022	13.39	4202^nd	4376	4.0%
2023	11.72	4261^st	4401	3.2%
2024	8.78	4353^rd	4431	1.8%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Waelder School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2009	43.73	1193^rd	1763	32.3%
2010	40.33	1328^th	1803	26.3%
2011	33.62	1554^th	1895	18.0%
2012	17.79	1734^th	1951	11.1%
2013	9.01	1882^nd	1973	4.6%
2014	18.07	1774^th	1987	10.7%
2015	3.36	1981^st	2043	3.0%
2016	5.41	1937^th	1987	2.5%
2017	7.18	1979^th	2027	2.4%
2018	17.76	1864^th	2080	10.4%
2019	15.32	1996^th	2193	9.0%
2021	26.13	1711^th	2252	24.0%
2022	19.41	1945^th	2254	13.7%
2023	17.58	2048^th	2330	12.1%
2024	13.11	2194^th	2361	7.1%

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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Waelder School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	15.96	1635^th	1720	4.9%
2024	20.98	1554^th	1760	11.7%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Waelder School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	30.98	1277^th	1712	25.4%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Waelder School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	22.05	1817^th	2039	10.9%
2019	15.86	1959^th	2073	5.5%
2021	33.18	1538^th	2172	29.2%
2022	25.92	1849^th	2220	16.7%
2023	25.40	1855^th	2251	17.6%
2024	13.16	2130^th	2224	4.2%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Waelder School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	21.21	1748^th	2008	12.9%
2019	19.06	1820^th	2047	11.1%
2021	30.40	1554^th	2151	27.8%
2022	18.73	1964^th	2221	11.6%
2023	11.50	2111^th	2241	5.8%

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Rank History for middle school At Risk students at Waelder School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	32.56	1477^th	2008	26.4%
2019	27.28	1714^th	2058	16.7%
2021	31.89	1562^nd	2118	26.3%
2022	16.63	2070^th	2182	5.1%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Waelder School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	21.14	1762^nd	2030	13.2%
2019	14.82	1927^th	2069	6.9%
2021	25.26	1690^th	2168	22.0%
2022	23.84	1826^th	2228	18.0%
2023	28.93	1676^th	2245	25.3%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Waelder School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	22.14	1660^th	1895	12.4%
2019	15.67	1821^st	1935	5.9%
2021	31.29	1475^th	2043	27.8%
2022	22.32	1784^th	2077	14.1%
2023	20.45	1861^st	2116	12.1%
2024	14.44	1999^th	2108	5.2%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Waelder School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2009	50.20	979^th	1539	36.4%
2010	54.33	909^th	1568	42.0%
2011	63.87	651^st	1672	61.1%
2012	24.96	1351^st	1603	15.7%
2013	20.95	1419^th	1652	14.1%
2014	32.34	1296^th	1734	25.3%
2015	28.10	1381^st	1743	20.8%
2016	29.64	1366^th	1762	22.5%
2017	11.82	1560^th	1777	12.2%
2018	24.32	1403^rd	1797	21.9%
2019	29.01	1365^th	1857	26.5%
2021	37.28	1177^th	1861	36.8%
2022	45.27	988^th	1876	47.3%
2023	40.33	1169^th	1961	40.4%
2024	17.73	1653^rd	1987	16.8%

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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Waelder School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	16.20	1098^th	1113	1.3%
2019	34.66	711^th	1136	37.4%
2022	42.83	563^rd	1278	55.9%
2023	7.18	1341^st	1371	2.2%
2024	14.94	1298^th	1435	9.5%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Waelder School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	5.11	1535^th	1547	0.8%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Waelder School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	34.21	1240^th	1794	30.9%
2019	35.16	1262^nd	1818	30.6%
2021	43.39	1013^th	1848	45.2%
2022	50.26	760^th	1847	58.9%
2023	48.65	835^th	1897	56.0%
2024	23.67	1507^th	1883	20.0%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Waelder School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	15.44	1573^rd	1781	11.7%
2019	29.76	1356^th	1798	24.6%
2021	38.25	1142^nd	1815	37.1%
2022	41.33	1076^th	1841	41.6%
2023	58.20	696^th	1891	63.2%

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Rank History for high school At Risk students at Waelder School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	32.01	1271^st	1784	28.8%
2019	39.22	1068^th	1810	41.0%
2021	49.93	733^rd	1829	59.9%
2022	38.60	1041^st	1837	43.3%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Waelder School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	32.67	1241^st	1803	31.2%
2019	18.02	1576^th	1824	13.6%
2021	33.76	1217^th	1840	33.9%
2022	45.44	920^th	1853	50.4%
2023	27.29	1397^th	1913	27.0%

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Rank History for high school African American students at Waelder School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	28.89	719^th	1020	29.5%
2022	37.65	576^th	1031	44.1%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Waelder School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	28.31	1294^th	1691	23.5%
2019	32.45	1210^th	1714	29.4%
2021	46.11	869^th	1743	50.1%
2022	52.12	698^th	1762	60.4%
2023	42.80	979^th	1820	46.2%
2024	20.43	1489^th	1804	17.5%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Waelder School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	13	31	0	84	n/a	n/a	128
1990	13	33	0	91	n/a	n/a	137
1991	10	41	0	81	n/a	n/a	132
1992	13	47	0	79	n/a	n/a	139
1993	11	37	0	75	n/a	n/a	123
1994	9	32	0	78	n/a	n/a	119
1995	11	36	0	86	n/a	n/a	133
1996	11	36	0	86	n/a	n/a	133
1997	7	37	0	94	n/a	n/a	138
1998	4	32	0	89	n/a	n/a	125
1999	10	31	0	73	n/a	n/a	114
2000	5	33	0	87	n/a	n/a	125
2001	9	27	0	88	n/a	n/a	124
2002	9	24	0	96	n/a	n/a	129
2003	9	24	0	96	n/a	n/a	129
2004	7	26	0	94	n/a	n/a	127
2005	8	25	0	83	n/a	n/a	116
2006	5	29	0	74	n/a	n/a	108
2007	4	29	0	71	n/a	n/a	104
2008	4	33	0	98	n/a	n/a	135
2009	13	44	0	194	n/a	n/a	251
2010	9	49	0	206	n/a	n/a	264
2011	4	43	0	201	0	0	248
2012	13	47	0	226	0	2	288
2013	13	42	0	250	0	2	307
2014	11	41	0	256	0	1	309
2015	12	41	0	260	0	2	315
2016	16	42	1	278	0	2	339
2017	12	44	0	254	0	1	311
2018	12	43	0	262	0	4	321
2019	25	35	1	253	0	3	317
2020	25	24	1	262	0	5	317
2021	20	20	1	253	0	4	298
2022	18	24	0	259	0	4	305
2023	22	17	0	249	0	2	290
2024	16	14	0	262	0	5	297

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Waelder School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	128	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	137	10.0	13.7	n/a
1991	132	9.9	13.3	n/a
1992	139	11.2	12.4	78.4
1993	123	10.0	12.3	91.1
1994	119	9.9	12.0	82.4
1995	133	11.3	11.8	82
1996	133	11.3	11.8	82
1997	138	10.4	13.3	76.8
1998	125	10.1	12.4	85.6
1999	114	10.6	10.8	94.7
2000	125	10.5	11.9	96
2001	124	11.6	10.7	91.9
2002	129	10.0	12.9	87.6
2003	129	10.0	12.9	87.6
2004	127	7.6	16.7	93.7
2005	116	7.9	14.7	85.3
2006	108	8.2	13.2	63.9
2007	104	7.0	14.9	53.8
2008	135	9.0	15.0	87.4
2009	251	21.0	12.0	90
2010	264	21.1	12.4	88.3
2011	248	23.3	10.6	87.5
2012	288	25.8	11.1	85.1
2013	307	25.8	11.8	92.2
2014	309	28.4	10.8	93.9
2015	315	30.0	10.5	91.1
2016	339	28.0	12.1	95
2017	311	27.6	11.2	68.2
2018	321	29.8	10.7	93.8
2019	317	30.0	10.5	91.8
2020	317	29.1	10.8	88
2021	298	27.7	10.7	95.3
2022	305	31.5	9.6	95.7
2023	290	30.5	9.4	95.5
2024	297	27.8	10.6	98

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Waelder School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	128	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	137	10.0	13.7	n/a
1991	132	9.9	13.3	n/a
1992	139	11.2	12.4	78.4
1993	123	10.0	12.3	91.1
1994	119	9.9	12.0	82.4
1995	133	11.3	11.8	82
1996	133	11.3	11.8	82
1997	138	10.4	13.3	76.8
1998	125	10.1	12.4	85.6
1999	114	10.6	10.8	94.7
2000	125	10.5	11.9	96
2001	124	11.6	10.7	91.9
2002	129	10.0	12.9	87.6
2003	129	10.0	12.9	87.6
2004	127	7.6	16.7	93.7
2005	116	7.9	14.7	85.3
2006	108	8.2	13.2	63.9
2007	104	7.0	14.9	53.8
2008	135	9.0	15.0	87.4
2009	251	21.0	12.0	90
2010	264	21.1	12.4	88.3
2011	248	23.3	10.6	87.5
2012	288	25.8	11.1	85.1
2013	307	25.8	11.8	92.2
2014	309	28.4	10.8	93.9
2015	315	30.0	10.5	91.1
2016	339	28.0	12.1	95
2017	311	27.6	11.2	68.2
2018	321	29.8	10.7	93.8
2019	317	30.0	10.5	91.8
2020	317	29.1	10.8	88
2021	298	27.7	10.7	95.3
2022	305	31.5	9.6	95.7
2023	290	30.5	9.4	95.5
2024	297	27.8	10.6	98

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Waelder School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$415 (3.6%)	$11,170 (96.4%)	$11,585
2020	$727 (6.4%)	$10,678 (93.6%)	$11,404
2021	$790 (5.8%)	$12,749 (94.2%)	$13,540

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Waelder School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 4329^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 4526^th of 4647 Elementary schools	0.7%
Ranks 1996^th of 2193 Middle schools	Ranks 2048^th of 2330 Middle schools	3.1%
Ranks 1365^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 1169^th of 1961 High schools	13.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Waelder School)	21	15	6%
3rd Grade Reading (Waelder Independent School District (Isd))	21	15	6%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Waelder School)	5	8	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Waelder Independent School District (Isd))	5	8	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Waelder School)	18	8	10%
4th Grade Reading (Waelder Independent School District (Isd))	18	8	10%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Waelder School)	5	8	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Waelder Independent School District (Isd))	5	8	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Waelder School)	32	17	15%
5th Grade Reading (Waelder Independent School District (Isd))	32	17	15%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Waelder School)	33	26	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Waelder Independent School District (Isd))	33	26	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Waelder School)	33	9	24%
5th Grade Science (Waelder Independent School District (Isd))	33	9	24%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%
6th Grade Reading (Waelder School)	19	22	3%
6th Grade Reading (Waelder Independent School District (Isd))	19	22	3%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Waelder School)	6	17	11%
6th Grade Mathematics (Waelder Independent School District (Isd))	6	17	11%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%
7th Grade Reading (Waelder School)	22	22
7th Grade Reading (Waelder Independent School District (Isd))	22	22
7th Grade Reading (Texas)	47	52	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Waelder School)	22	11	11%
7th Grade Mathematics (Waelder Independent School District (Isd))	22	11	11%
7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	41	35	6%
8th Grade Reading (Waelder School)	38	39	1%
8th Grade Reading (Waelder Independent School District (Isd))	38	39	1%
8th Grade Reading (Texas)	53	56	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Waelder School)	40	0	40%
8th Grade Mathematics (Waelder Independent School District (Isd))	40	0	40%
8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	55	44	11%
8th Grade Science (Waelder School)	9	20	11%
8th Grade Science (Waelder Independent School District (Isd))	9	20	11%
8th Grade Science (Texas)	49	45	4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Waelder School)	17	28	11%
8th Grade Social Studies (Waelder Independent School District (Isd))	17	28	11%
8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)	35	31	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Waelder School)	26	22	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Waelder Independent School District (Isd))	26	22	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Waelder School)	70	63	7%
End of Course Biology (Waelder Independent School District (Isd))	70	63	7%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Waelder School)	27	44	17%
End of Course English I Reading (Waelder Independent School District (Isd))	27	44	17%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Waelder School)	25	56	31%
End of Course English II Reading (Waelder Independent School District (Isd))	25	56	31%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Waelder School)	58	64	6%
End of Course U.S. History (Waelder Independent School District (Isd))	58	64	6%
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	317	290	8.5%
African American	35	17	51.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	253	249	1.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	25	22	12%
Two or More Races	3	2	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	91.8%	95.5%	3.7%

Schools Near Waelder School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)						STAAR Mathematics (2024)						STAAR Science (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Waelder School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	201 Us Hwy 90 W	Waelder	78959	Gonzales County	Waelder Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(830) 239-5602	297	28	10.6	98.0%	16 (5.4%)	14 (4.7%)	262 (88.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)								(n/a)	7.1	41.7	21.1	48.2	38.5	16.7	25.0	5.9	29.6	35.3	16.7	6.9	8.3	17.7	14.8	23.5	0.0	0.0	12.5	0.0	$13,540	$790	$12,749
Whispering Hills Achievement Center	Public, Alternative	4-10	4110 Fm 609	Flatonia	78941	Fayette County	Flatonia Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(361) 865-2941	5	1	5.0		3 (60.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (40.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																					$21,507	$517	$20,990
Legacy Ranch Inspire Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	13326 N Hwy 183	Gonzales	78629	Gonzales County	Inspire Academies	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 638-5300	35	2	15.0	91.4%	4 (11.4%)	1 (2.9%)	30 (85.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			0.0			20.0	0.0	0.0	0.0			0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0			0.0			$18,654	$5,564	$13,090

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