Serving 569 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Harmony Science Academy (Waco) 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 is 27% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 569 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harmony Science Academy (Waco)'s student population of 569 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
569 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings
Harmony Science Academy (Waco) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harmony Science Academy (Waco) is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6994 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
44%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
51%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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Asian
1%
6%
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Hispanic
66%
54%
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Black
18%
13%
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White
12%
24%
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Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
56%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harmony Science Academy (Waco)'s ranking?
Harmony Science Academy (Waco) is ranked #6994 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Harmony Science Academy (Waco) often compared to?
Harmony Science Academy (Waco)is often viewed alongside schools like Mountainview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Harmony Science Academy (Waco)?
569 students attend Harmony Science Academy (Waco).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Harmony Science Academy (Waco) students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harmony Science Academy (Waco)?
Harmony Science Academy (Waco) has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harmony Science Academy (Waco) offer ?
Harmony Science Academy (Waco) offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Harmony Science Academy (Waco) part of?
Harmony Science Academy (Waco) is part of Harmony Public Schools - North Texas.
In what neighborhood is Harmony Science Academy (Waco) located?
Harmony Science Academy (Waco) is located in the Parkdale Viking Hills neighborhood of Waco, TX. There are 2 other public schools located in Parkdale Viking Hills.
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