Gonzales ISD - Gonzales Jr High - Science, Auditorium, and Old Gym Building

Facility Findings
  • Year Built
    1941
  • Square Footage
    31,000
  • Replacement Cost
    $13,017,954
  • Condition Budget
    $3,581,988
  • Facility Condition Index
    40%
Condition Assessment
System Rating Score

  • Good

  • Fair

    (or will require attention in near future 3-10 years)

  • Poor

    (or will require attention now 0-2 years)

Exterior

Fair
Exterior Structure: Exterior structure on older portion of building is in fair condition; repair and repainting, and cleaning of brick is needed.
Good
Foundation: No issues observed.
Fair
Parking/Traffic: Parking surfaces are in fair condition. Repair and reseal of asphalt surfaces is needed.
Good
Site: No issues observed.
Fair
Doors: Repaint older exterior metal doors and older interior wood doors.
Fair
Exterior/Interior Windows: Windows are generally in good-to-fair condition. Recaulk older windows and repaint window panels.
Roof: N/A

Interior

Fair
Interior Structure: Interior structure of older portion of building is in good-to-fair condition. Older portion has the following needs: repainting of masonry and stucco walls in science wing and old gym; repainting of wallboard ceilings; repainting of ceiling structure in old gym; and replacement of ceiling tiles in science wing.
Plumbing: N/A
Fair
ADA: Generally good ADA access on campus. Improvements needed to interior room signage, handrails at exterior steps at older portion of building, and access to old gym bleachers and basketball court dugouts.
Good
Furnishing, Fixtures, Equipment: FFE is generally in good condition.
Fair
Electrical: Replace electrical and lighting infrastructure older than 30 years.
Poor
Safety/Security: See Safety & Security recommendations on the Facility Details page.
Good
Flooring: Flooring is generally in good condition.
Fair
HVAC: In the older portion of the building, the plumbing infrastructure is greater than 30 years old and should be considered for replacement. Replace aging HVAC split-system unit (1 of 9 units). CO2 readings higher than 1000 ppm were measured in science wing; commissioning and rebalancing of HVAC system is needed.

Priority Projects

  • Replace aging HVAC split-system unit (1 of 9 units) and commission and rebalance HVAC system to reduce CO2 levels in building.
  • Recaulk older windows and repaint window panels.
  • Security improvements needed to create a more secure campus environment.
  • Provide ADA improvements at the building to increase access for students, staff, and visitors.

Additional Projects, if Funds Become Available

  • On older portion of the building, the following is needed: repainting of older exterior metal doors and older interior wood doors; repainting of masonry and stucco walls in science wing and old gym; repainting of wallboard ceilings; repainting of ceiling structure in old gym; and replacement of ceiling tiles in science wing.
  • Replace electrical and lighting infrastructure older than 30 years.
  • Replace plumbing infrastructure older than 30 years.
  • Construct science room expansions to better serve campus population when campus is at or near full functional capacity.

Utilization

61% Capacity: Moderately Utilized

Capacity

Pupil Count

Student Enrollment

455

Functional Capacity

744

Facility Condition Index

FCI: 40%

Educational Adequacy Assessment
System Rating Score

  • Adequate Spaces

  • Needs Improvement

  • Not Adequate

Fair
Core Classrooms: Rooms are generally in good condition. Science rooms are not compliant in size with current TEA standards.
Good
Visual and Performing Arts: Auditorium and theater arts rooms are generally adequate.
Cafeteria: Not applicable at this facility.
Occupant Flow: N/A
Poor
Security: See Safety & Security recommendations on the Facility Details page.
Site Playgrounds/Extra Curricular: Not applicable at this facility.
Special Education: Not applicable at this facility.
Fair
Physical Education: Old Gym (in conjunction with new gym) is adequate to satisfy physical education needs; old gym lacks ADA access to bleachers and dugouts.
Library: Not applicable at this facility.
Administration: Not applicable at this facility.

Actions to Improve the Educational Environment

The educational environment of the facility is in good condition; however, campus layout with multiple buildings is not conducive to modern learning strategies. Security enhancements to building should be made. Numerous maintenance improvements are needed.