Serving 69 students in grades 7-12, Waco Ctr For Youth 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 69 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: WACO CTR FOR YOUTH's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Axtell, TX, covering approximately 85.5 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 12.3 miles from the school's location to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 20.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Waco Ctr For Youth's student population of 69 students has grown by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
69 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve.
School Rankings
Waco Ctr For Youth ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waco Ctr For Youth is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7755 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
62%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(11-12)≥50%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)5.8%
28.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waco Ctr For Youth's ranking?
Waco Ctr For Youth is ranked #7755 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waco Ctr For Youth?
The graduation rate of Waco Ctr For Youth is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Waco Ctr For Youth?
69 students attend Waco Ctr For Youth.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Waco Ctr For Youth students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waco Ctr For Youth?
Waco Ctr For Youth has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waco Ctr For Youth offer ?
Waco Ctr For Youth offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Waco Ctr For Youth part of?
Waco Ctr For Youth is part of Axtell Independent School District.
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