Woodson Center For Excellence

342 Cockerell
Abilene, TX 79601
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Bottom 50%
Serving 139 students in grades 6-12, Woodson Center For Excellence 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 139 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : 96% (Top 10% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Woodson Center For Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Woodson Center For Excellence's student population of 139 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
139 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Woodson Center For Excellence 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 Woodson Center For Excellence is 0.58, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#8034 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Woodson Center For Excellence, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Woodson Center For Excellence and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Woodson Center For Excellence 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.
21-39%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Woodson Center For Excellence and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
59%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Woodson Center For Excellence and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
14%
13%
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White
24%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Woodson Center For Excellence.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Woodson Center For Excellence and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
96%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Woodson Center For Excellence and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Woodson Center For Excellence and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Woodson Center For Excellence and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Woodson Center For Excellence's ranking?
Woodson Center For Excellence is ranked #8034 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Woodson Center For Excellence?
The graduation rate of Woodson Center For Excellence is 96%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Woodson Center For Excellence?
139 students attend Woodson Center For Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Woodson Center For Excellence students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 14% 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 Woodson Center For Excellence?
Woodson Center For Excellence has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Woodson Center For Excellence offer ?
Woodson Center For Excellence offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Woodson Center For Excellence part of?
Woodson Center For Excellence is part of Abilene Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Woodson Center For Excellence located?
Woodson Center For Excellence is located in the North E Hwy 80 neighborhood of Abilene, TX. There are 2 other public schools located in North E Hwy 80.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 139 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : 96% (Top 10%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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