La Vega J H George Dixon Campus

4401 Orchard Ln
Waco, TX 76705
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 434 students in grades 7-8, La Vega J H George Dixon Campus 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 18% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 434 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

La Vega J H George Dixon Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

La Vega J H George Dixon Campus's student population of 434 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
434 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

La Vega J H George Dixon Campus 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 La Vega J H George Dixon Campus is 0.57, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#6222 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of La Vega J H George Dixon Campus, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
18%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of La Vega J H George Dixon Campus and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of La Vega J H George Dixon Campus and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of La Vega J H George Dixon Campus and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
59%
53%
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Black
27%
13%
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White
12%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of La Vega J H George Dixon Campus and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in La Vega J H George Dixon Campus and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in La Vega J H George Dixon Campus and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is La Vega J H George Dixon Campus's ranking?
La Vega J H George Dixon Campus is ranked #6222 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?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend La Vega J H George Dixon Campus?
434 students attend La Vega J H George Dixon Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of La Vega J H George Dixon Campus students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Vega J H George Dixon Campus?
La Vega J H George Dixon Campus has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does La Vega J H George Dixon Campus offer ?
La Vega J H George Dixon Campus offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is La Vega J H George Dixon Campus part of?
La Vega J H George Dixon Campus is part of La Vega Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is La Vega J H George Dixon Campus located?
La Vega J H George Dixon Campus is located in the Timbercrest neighborhood of Waco, TX.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 434 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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