For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 107 students in the neighborhood of North East Riverside, Waco, TX.
The top-ranked public middle school in North East Riverside is G L Wiley Opportunity Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North East Riverside, Waco, TX public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of North East Riverside, Waco, TX (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
G L Wiley Opportunity Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1030 E Live Oak St
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 757-3829
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 757-3829
Gr: 2-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of North East Riverside, Waco, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of North East Riverside, Waco, TX include G L Wiley Opportunity Center.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of North East Riverside, Waco?
1 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of North East Riverside, Waco.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North East Riverside, Waco?
the neighborhood of North East Riverside, Waco public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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