Serving 521 students in grades 6-12, Wayside Sci-tech Middle And High School 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 21% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 521 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wayside Sci-tech Middle And High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Wayside Sci-tech Middle And High School's student population of 521 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
521 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wayside Sci-tech Middle And High School 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 Wayside Sci-tech Middle And High School is 0.26, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7385 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
86%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
6%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wayside Sci-tech Middle And High School's ranking?
Wayside Sci-tech Middle And High School is ranked #7385 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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wayside Sci-tech Middle And High School?
The graduation rate of Wayside Sci-tech Middle And High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Wayside Sci-tech Middle And High School?
521 students attend Wayside Sci-tech Middle And High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Wayside Sci-tech Middle And High School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wayside Sci-tech Middle And High School?
Wayside Sci-tech Middle And High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wayside Sci-tech Middle And High School offer ?
Wayside Sci-tech Middle And High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Wayside Sci-tech Middle And High School part of?
Wayside Sci-tech Middle And High School is part of Wayside Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Wayside Sci-tech Middle And High School located?
Wayside Sci-tech Middle And High School is located in the South Brook Center neighborhood of Austin, TX. There are 1 other public schools located in South Brook Center.
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