The top reported proficiency rate is 44% in English language arts. The lowest is 9% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Goodwater Montessori School
Goodwater Montessori School in Georgetown is permanently closing. The Texas Education Agency approved the closure effective July 31, 2026, with the last day of instruction on May 21, 2026. This is the essential fact for any family considering the school: it will not operate beyond this school year. Student records will transition to Education Service Center Region 13 after September 30, 2026, and families should retrieve records before that date.
For context on the school itself before closure: Goodwater is a charter school serving pre-kindergarten through eighth grade in Georgetown, a community on the northern edge of the Austin metro area that has grown rapidly. The school has served roughly a couple hundred students distributed across a wide grade band from early childhood through middle school. The enrollment is relatively balanced in the early grades, with notably smaller cohorts in the upper middle grades. The student body is substantially Hispanic, with significant white representation, and about a third of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
On academics, state testing data from the most recent year shows proficiency that sits in the bottom quartile among Williamson County districts. In English language arts at third grade, about four in ten students reached proficiency. Fourth-grade math proficiency was markedly lower, around one in four. Third-grade math proficiency ran roughly one-third. The school reports that across all subjects, about six in ten students reached the "approaches" level, meaning they showed some progress but fell short of full mastery. Proficiency at the "meets" level or above was notably lower. These results suggest the school's Montessori model and instructional approach did not consistently translate to strong state assessment performance compared to conventional schools in the county.
The school operated as a charter, which means it functioned independently from Georgetown Independent School District while remaining a public school. Enrollment data and limited other operational information were available, but comprehensive detail on staffing, programs, special education services, and other school environment factors was not accessible in the available data.
Georgetown itself is a fast-growing community anchored by a preserved historic downtown square with Victorian-era architecture, locally known as one of the most beautiful town squares in Texas. The city has expanded rapidly into surrounding residential areas, with new development and housing pushing northward. Housing values and rents in the area are moderate within the greater Austin context. The city is home to Southwestern University and sits along the I-35 corridor, giving families access to employment in the broader tech sector of the region.
For families enrolled in or considering Goodwater Montessori, the closure means immediate planning is necessary. Parents should begin exploring alternatives within Georgetown Independent School District or other charter options in the area well before the end of the current school year, secure their children's records before the September 30 deadline, and account for any transition services or counseling that may help students adjust to a new school setting.
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