New London Jr-sr High School vs. Waco High School
Should I attend New London Jr-sr High School or Waco High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Waco High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 300 students in grades 6-12, New London Jr-sr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 227 students in grades 7-12, Waco High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-12
7-12
Total Students
300 students
227 students
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#586 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#481 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
75-79%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
≥80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
42
-
Grade 7 Students
42
36
Grade 8 Students
47
40
Grade 9 Students
40
42
Grade 10 Students
33
36
Grade 11 Students
53
42
Grade 12 Students
43
31
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
6%
% Black
4%
1%
% White
90%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
