Serving 17 students in grades 6-12, Bill Logue Detention Center 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 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bill Logue Detention Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Bill Logue Detention Center's student population of 17 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
17 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bill Logue Detention Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bill Logue Detention Center is 0.60, 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
#5881 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
35%
53%
Black
53%
13%
White
6%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)<50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bill Logue Detention Center's ranking?
Bill Logue Detention Center is ranked #5881 out of 8,188 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 41% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bill Logue Detention Center?
The graduation rate of Bill Logue Detention Center is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Bill Logue Detention Center?
17 students attend Bill Logue Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Bill Logue Detention Center students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bill Logue Detention Center?
Bill Logue Detention Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bill Logue Detention Center offer ?
Bill Logue Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Bill Logue Detention Center part of?
Bill Logue Detention Center is part of Waco Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Bill Logue Detention Center located?
Bill Logue Detention Center is located in the Carver neighborhood of Waco, TX. There are 1 other public schools located in Carver.
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