Woodson Center For Excellence

342 Cockerell
Abilene, TX 79601
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Bottom 50%
Serving 175 students in grades 7-12, Woodson Center For Excellence 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 175 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : 92% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Woodson Center For Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Woodson Center For Excellence's student population of 175 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 53% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
175 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Woodson Center For Excellence 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 Woodson Center For Excellence is 0.62, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
#7697 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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11-19%
37%
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10-14%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
56%
53%
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Black
16%
13%
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White
22%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
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92%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Woodson Center For Excellence's ranking?
Woodson Center For Excellence is ranked #7697 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Woodson Center For Excellence?
The graduation rate of Woodson Center For Excellence is 92%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Woodson Center For Excellence?
175 students attend Woodson Center For Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Woodson Center For Excellence students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodson Center For Excellence?
Woodson Center For Excellence has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Woodson Center For Excellence offer ?
Woodson Center For Excellence offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Woodson Center For Excellence part of?
Woodson Center For Excellence is part of Abilene ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 175 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : 92% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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