Methodist Children's Home
- Methodist Children's Home serves 120 students in grades 6-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%.
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Methodist Children's Home places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Methodist Children's Home's student population of 120 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school / Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 120 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Methodist Children's Home's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has decreased from 10:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Methodist Children's Home is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #7705 out of 7,879 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 52% |
| Black | 43% | 13% |
| White | 33% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.41 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥50% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 97% | 53% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | University Of Texas University Charter School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Methodist Children's Home is Waco Center For Youth (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Waco Center For Youth (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Brook Avenue Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Waco Brook Avenue Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 368 students
0.3 miles
720 Brook Ave
Waco, TX 76708
(254)750-3562 0.3 PK-5 368 - Waco West Avenue Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 367 students
0.9 miles
1101 N 15th St
Waco, TX 76707
(254)750-3900 0.9 PK-5 367 - Axtell Waco Center For Youth Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 72 students
1.0 miles
3501 N 19th St
Axtell, TX 76624
(254)745-5339 1.0 7-12 72 - Waco Indian Spring Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 583 students
1.3 miles
500 N University Parks Dr
Waco, TX 76701
(254)754-5491 1.3 6-8 583 - Waco Provident Heights Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 419 students
1.3 miles
2415 Bosque Blvd
Waco, TX 76707
(254)750-3930 1.3 PK-5 419
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