Serving 175 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Waco Charter School 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 was 6-9% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Waco Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
175 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#7395 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
72%
53%
Black
24%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Waco Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waco Charter School's ranking?
Waco Charter School is ranked #7395 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Waco Charter School?
175 students attend Waco Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Waco Charter School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waco Charter School?
Waco Charter School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waco Charter School offer ?
Waco Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Waco Charter School part of?
Waco Charter School is part of Waco Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Waco Charter School located?
Waco Charter School is located in the Sanger Heights neighborhood of Waco, TX. There are 1 other public schools located in Sanger Heights.
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