Waco High School vs. New London Jr-sr High School
Should you attend Waco High School or New London Jr-sr 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
School
Top Rankings
Waco High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
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Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
7-12
6-12
Total Students
244 students
290 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#559 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#882 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
67%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
60-64%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
44
Grade 7 Students
56
46
Grade 8 Students
39
44
Grade 9 Students
40
44
Grade 10 Students
39
44
Grade 11 Students
36
37
Grade 12 Students
34
31
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
3%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
91%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
