Serving 136 students in grades 12, A J Moore Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%).
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 12
Total Students
136 students
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
48 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
67%
53%
Black
22%
13%
White
9%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)≥95%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of A J Moore Academy?
The graduation rate of A J Moore Academy is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 88%.
How many students attend A J Moore Academy?
136 students attend A J Moore Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of A J Moore Academy students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does A J Moore Academy offer ?
A J Moore Academy offers enrollment in grades 12
What school district is A J Moore Academy part of?
A J Moore Academy is part of Waco Independent School District.
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