Serving 585 students in grades 7-8, Life Middle Waxahachie 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 22% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 585 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Life Middle Waxahachie ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Life Middle Waxahachie's student population of 585 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
585 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Life Middle Waxahachie ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Life Middle Waxahachie is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4803 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
36%
53%
Black
46%
13%
White
14%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Life Middle Waxahachie's ranking?
Life Middle Waxahachie is ranked #4803 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Life Middle Waxahachie often compared to?
Life Middle Waxahachieis often viewed alongside schools like Walnut Grove Middle School, Red Oak Middle School, Frank Seale Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Life Middle Waxahachie?
585 students attend Life Middle Waxahachie.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Life Middle Waxahachie students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Life Middle Waxahachie?
Life Middle Waxahachie has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Life Middle Waxahachie offer ?
Life Middle Waxahachie offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Life Middle Waxahachie part of?
Life Middle Waxahachie is part of Life School District.
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