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Waco ISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 14,086 students in Waco ISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Waco ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
25 Schools
9,180 Schools
# Students
14,086 Students
5,427,157 Students
# Teachers
1,006 Teachers
369,136 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Waco ISD School District, which is ranked #1082 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has increased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1075 out of 1198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
42%
Graduation Rate
79%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.64
# American Indian Students
14 Students
18,023 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
36 Students
261,795 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
8,563 Students
2,860,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
61%
53%
# Black Students
3,943 Students
694,244 Students
% Black Students
28%
13%
# White Students
1,182 Students
1,427,308 Students
% White Students
8%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
8,476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
344 Students
156,763 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
867
244,977
# Students in K Grade:
1,045
371,233
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,107
385,986
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,098
383,594
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,062
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,052
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,003
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,003
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
961
418,819
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,042
424,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,253
476,074
# Students in 10th Grade:
919
408,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
883
389,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
791
362,296
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,652 is higher than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,861 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$206 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$195 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,652
$13,640
Spending / Student
$13,861
$14,384
Best Waco ISD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bill Logue Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2601 Gholson Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 754-0803
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 754-0803
Grades: 8-11
| 17 students
Rank: #22.
Challenge Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2015 Alexander Ave
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 754-0803
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 754-0803
Grades: 6-12
| 21 students
Rank: #33.
University High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3201 S New Rd
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 756-1843
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 756-1843
Grades: 9-12
| 1,672 students
Rank: #44.
Tennyson Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6100 Tennyson Dr
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-1440
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-1440
Grades: 6-8
| 959 students
Rank: #55.
Hillcrest Pds Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4225 Pine Ave
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-4286
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-4286
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #66.
Bell's Hill Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Ross
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-4171
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-4171
Grades: PK-5
| 757 students
Rank: #77.
Lake Air Montessori School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4601 Cobbs Dr
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-1910
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-1910
Grades: PK-8
| 717 students
Rank: #88.
Waco High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2020 N 42nd St
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 776-1150
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 776-1150
Grades: 9-12
| 1,964 students
Rank: #99.
Provident Heights Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2415 Bosque Blvd
Waco, TX 76707
(254) 750-3930
Waco, TX 76707
(254) 750-3930
Grades: PK-5
| 373 students
Rank: #1010.
Mountainview Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5901 Bishop St
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-2520
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-2520
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: #1111.
West Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1101 N 15th St
Waco, TX 76707
(254) 750-3900
Waco, TX 76707
(254) 750-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Rank: #1212.
Cesar Chavez Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 S 15th St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 750-3736
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 750-3736
Grades: 6-8
| 876 students
Rank: #1313.
G L Wiley Opportunity Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1030 E Live Oak St
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 757-3829
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 757-3829
Grades: 3-12
| 107 students
Rank: #1414.
Crestview Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1120 N New Rd
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 776-1704
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 776-1704
Grades: PK-5
| 448 students
Rank: #1515.
Cedar Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2115 Meridian Ave
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 756-1241
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 756-1241
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
Rank: #1616.
Dean Highland Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Maple
Waco, TX 76707
(254) 752-3751
Waco, TX 76707
(254) 752-3751
Grades: PK-5
| 662 students
Rank: #1717.
Brazos High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3005 Edna Ave
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 754-9422
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 754-9422
Grades: 9-12
| 118 students
Rank: #1818.
Kendrick Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Kendrick Ln
Waco, TX 76711
(254) 752-3316
Waco, TX 76711
(254) 752-3316
Grades: PK-5
| 471 students
Rank: #1919.
Parkdale Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6400 Edmond
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-2170
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-2170
Grades: PK-5
| 588 students
Rank: #2020.
Indian Spring Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 N University Parks Dr
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 754-5491
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 754-5491
Grades: 6-8
| 513 students
Rank: #2121.
South Waco Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2104 Gurley Ln
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 753-6802
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 753-6802
Grades: PK-5
| 480 students
Rank: #2222.
Alta Vista Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3637 Alta Vista Dr
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 662-3050
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 662-3050
Grades: PK-5
| 504 students
Rank: #2323.
G W Carver Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 University Parks Ave
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 757-0787
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 757-0787
Grades: 6-8
| 444 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Brook Avenue Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
720 Brook Ave
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 750-3562
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 750-3562
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
J H Hines Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 Garrison St
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 753-1362
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 753-1362
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Waco ISD School District?
Waco ISD School District manages 25 public schools serving 14,086 students.
What is the rank of Waco ISD School District?
Waco ISD School District is ranked #1082 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Waco ISD School District?
61% of Waco ISD School District students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waco ISD School District?
Waco ISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Waco ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,861 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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