New London Jr-sr High School vs. Waco High School
Should you attend New London Jr-sr High School or Waco High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Waco High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
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Overview
Serving 303 students in grades 6-12, New London Jr-sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 215 students in grades 7-12, Waco High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-12
7-12
Total Students
303 students
215 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#882 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#559 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
75-79%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
70-74%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
44
-
Grade 7 Students
46
29
Grade 8 Students
42
38
Grade 9 Students
44
38
Grade 10 Students
41
34
Grade 11 Students
35
34
Grade 12 Students
51
42
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
4%
% Black
3%
n/a
% White
87%
90%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
