Serving 35 students in grades 8-12, 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waco Ctr For Youth ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Waco Ctr For Youth's student population of 35 students has declined by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 44% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
35 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Waco Ctr For Youth ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waco Ctr For Youth is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7234 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
20%
53%
Black
17%
13%
White
54%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)≥50%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
57%
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 #7234 out of 8,079 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% 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?
35 students attend Waco Ctr For Youth.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Waco Ctr For Youth students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waco Ctr For Youth?
Waco Ctr For Youth has a student ration of 7:1, 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 8-12
What school district is Waco Ctr For Youth part of?
Waco Ctr For Youth is part of Axtell ISD School District.
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