Waco Independent School District

501 Franklin Ave
Waco, TX 76701-0027
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Waco Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 13,824 students in Waco Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Waco Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
25 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
13,824 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
986 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Waco Independent School District, which is ranked #1110 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 75% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#1111 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Waco Independent   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Waco Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Waco Independent   School District 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.
23%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Waco Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Waco Independent   School District and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.64
# American Indian Students
23 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
38 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
8,437 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
61%
53%
# Black Students
3,823 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
28%
13%
# White Students
1,169 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
9%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
330 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
855
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
1,005
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,071
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,078
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,071
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,018
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,035
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
951
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
945
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
943
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,350
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
964
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
813
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
725
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,930 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,123 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$206 MM
$74,029 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Waco Independent   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$195 MM
$78,063 MM
This chart displays total spending of Waco Independent   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,930
$13,417
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Waco Independent   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,123
$14,148
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Waco Independent   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Waco Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bell's Hill Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2100 Ross
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-4171
Grades: PK-5
| 760 students
Rank: #22.
Hillcrest Pds Magnet
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4225 Pine Ave
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-4286
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #33.
Lake Air Montessori School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4601 Cobbs Dr
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-1910
Grades: PK-8
| 697 students
Rank: #44.
Tennyson Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6100 Tennyson Dr
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-1440
Grades: 6-8
| 999 students
Rank: #55.
Bill Logue Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2601 Gholson Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 754-0803
Grades: 6-12
| 17 students
Rank: #66.
Mountainview Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5901 Bishop St
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-2520
Grades: PK-5
| 402 students
Rank: #77.
University High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3201 S New Rd
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 756-1843
Grades: 9-12
| 1,678 students
Rank: #88.
Crestview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1120 N New Rd
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 776-1704
Grades: PK-5
| 451 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Kendrick Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 Kendrick Ln
Waco, TX 76711
(254) 752-3316
Grades: PK-5
| 482 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Parkdale Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6400 Edmond
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-2170
Grades: PK-5
| 559 students
Rank: #1111.
Cedar Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2115 Meridian Ave
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 756-1241
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #1212.
Dean Highland Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3300 Maple
Waco, TX 76707
(254) 752-3751
Grades: PK-5
| 598 students
Rank: #1313.
Cesar Chavez Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
700 S 15th St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 750-3736
Grades: 6-8
| 840 students
Rank: #1414.
Waco High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2020 N 42nd St
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 776-1150
Grades: 9-12
| 2,011 students
Rank: #1515.
West Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 N 15th St
Waco, TX 76707
(254) 750-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #1616.
Challenge Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2015 Alexander Ave
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 754-0803
Grades: 6-12
| 25 students
Rank: #1717.
Indian Spring Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
500 N University Parks Dr
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 754-5491
Grades: 6-8
| 404 students
Rank: #1818.
Brazos High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3005 Edna Ave
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 754-9422
Grades: 9-12
| 86 students
Rank: #1919.
Provident Heights Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2415 Bosque Blvd
Waco, TX 76707
(254) 750-3930
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Rank: #2020.
Alta Vista Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3637 Alta Vista Dr
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 662-3050
Grades: PK-5
| 545 students
Rank: #2121.
G W Carver Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
500 University Parks Ave
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 757-0787
Grades: 6-8
| 393 students
Rank: #2222.
Brook Avenue Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
720 Brook Ave
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 750-3562
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #2323.
South Waco Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2104 Gurley Ln
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 753-6802
Grades: PK-5
| 462 students
Rank: #2424.
J H Hines Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Garrison St
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 753-1362
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Rank: #2525.
G L Wiley Opportunity Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1030 E Live Oak St
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 757-3829
Grades: 3-12
| 92 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Waco Independent School District?
Waco Independent School District manages 25 public schools serving 13,824 students.
What is the rank of Waco Independent School District?
Waco Independent School District is ranked #1110 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Waco Independent School District?
61% of Waco Independent School District students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waco Independent School District?
Waco Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Waco Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,123 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 25 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 13,824 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : 80% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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