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 290 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 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 244 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 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-12
7-12
Total Students
290 students
244 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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
56
Grade 8 Students
44
39
Grade 9 Students
44
40
Grade 10 Students
44
39
Grade 11 Students
37
36
Grade 12 Students
31
34
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
3%
5%
% Black
5%
n/a
% White
88%
91%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.17
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
