Serving 611 students in grades 6-12, Harmony School Of Innovation - Waco 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 22% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 611 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harmony School Of Innovation - Waco's student population of 611 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
611 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Harmony School Of Innovation - Waco 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 Harmony School Of Innovation - Waco is 0.38, 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
#7154 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
78%
53%
Black
8%
13%
White
10%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harmony School Of Innovation - Waco's ranking?
Harmony School Of Innovation - Waco is ranked #7154 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?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harmony School Of Innovation - Waco?
The graduation rate of Harmony School Of Innovation - Waco is 90%, which is equal to the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Harmony School Of Innovation - Waco?
611 students attend Harmony School Of Innovation - Waco.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Harmony School Of Innovation - Waco students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harmony School Of Innovation - Waco?
Harmony School Of Innovation - Waco has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harmony School Of Innovation - Waco offer ?
Harmony School Of Innovation - Waco offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Harmony School Of Innovation - Waco part of?
Harmony School Of Innovation - Waco is part of Harmony Public Schools - North Texas School District.
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