Serving 136 students in grades 12, A J Moore Academy 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 ≥50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%).
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 12
Total Students
136 students
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
48 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
67%
53%
Black
22%
13%
White
9%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)≥95%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of A J Moore Academy?
The graduation rate of A J Moore Academy is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 88%.
How many students attend A J Moore Academy?
136 students attend A J Moore Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of A J Moore Academy students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does A J Moore Academy offer ?
A J Moore Academy offers enrollment in grades 12
What school district is A J Moore Academy part of?
A J Moore Academy is part of Waco Independent School District.
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