Goodwater Montessori School, TX

Original Research by School Decision on Goodwater Montessori School

Goodwater Montessori School is a Montessori-approach charter school serving prekindergarten through eighth grade in Williamson County, Texas. The school is permanently closing. The Texas Education Agency approved permanent closure of the charter, effective July 31, 2026, with the last day of instruction on May 21, 2026. Families should obtain student records before September 30, 2026, after which the records will be managed through Education Service Center Region 13. This closure is the defining fact for any family considering enrollment.

The school's enrollment sits at a modest size across its grade band, with roughly balanced cohorts in the lower grades and smaller numbers in middle school. The student body is racially and ethnically mixed, with students from Hispanic, White, Asian, Black, and multiracial backgrounds. Free and reduced price lunch data and special education and English learner enrollment counts are not available.

State testing results from the most recent school year show proficiency falling well below the typical range among Williamson County's districts. In English language arts across tested grades, proficiency rates range from low to moderate. In mathematics, rates are similarly low. Science proficiency in grade five is particularly weak. Social studies performance, assessed in grade eight, is very low. Across all tested subjects and grades, the school's overall proficiency index places it in the bottom quartile among the county's districts.

Chronic absenteeism is also among the highest in the county, a pattern that may reflect challenges in engagement or attendance culture. Per-pupil spending is on the lower end of the county's range, which may or may not reflect the school's choice of operational model or resource allocation.

The school identifies as a Montessori program, a pedagogical choice that differs from conventional public school models and appeals to families seeking self-directed, mixed-age learning environments. However, the academic data suggests the school has struggled to translate that approach into measurable proficiency gains aligned with state assessment benchmarks. The closure means this option will no longer be available in the county beyond the current school year. Families currently enrolled should begin transition planning immediately, and prospective families should look elsewhere.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

396

Grades

PK–08

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 46%

Black 4%

White 40%

Asian 2%

Two+ 8%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

50%

44%

Gr 4

—

59%

Gr 5

33%

32%

Math

Gr 3

43%

32%

Gr 4

—

35%

Gr 5

22%

32%

Science

Gr 5

—

23%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

52%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

13%

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

29%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

56%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

30%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

50%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

15%

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

23%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

50%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

20%

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

40%

—

Schools in this District

1 schools are officially reported under this district.

GOODWATER MONTESSORI SCHOOL

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

2 grades reported

33%

Grade 3

23%

Grade 4

English Language Arts

2 grades reported

44%

Grade 3

32%

Grade 5

Science

1 grade reported

19%

Grade 5

Social Studies

1 grade reported

Grade 8

Data Currently Unavailable

Community & Housing Context
Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.