Best Schools in Baylor, Waco, TX
Baylor, Waco, TX has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 6,079 students. On average they score 21% on state proficiency tests against a projected 18%, so schools in Baylor underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Baylor, Waco, TX
The top high schools in Baylor, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. University H S
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waco Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1678 Students
2. Waco H S
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Projected Test Scores
Waco Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2011 Students
Best Middle Schools in Baylor, Waco, TX
The top middle schools in Baylor, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cesar Chavez Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waco Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 840 Students
2. G W Carver Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Waco Isd • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 393 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Baylor, Waco, TX
The top elementary schools in Baylor, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Avenue El
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Projected Test Scores
Waco Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 289 Students
2. J H Hines El
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Waco Isd • Charter • Grades Pre K - 5 • 406 Students
3. South Waco El
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Projected Test Scores
Waco Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 462 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Baylor, Waco, TX
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Baylor, Waco, TX has a total population of 8,876 with 85% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 66% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Baylor, Waco, TX
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Baylor, Waco, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.27 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.45 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.83 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Baylor, Waco, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Baylor, Waco, TX.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Baylor, Waco, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Baylor, Waco, TX
How many schools are in Baylor, Waco, TX?
Baylor, Waco, TX has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 6,079 students in total.
How do schools in Baylor perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Baylor score 21% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 18%, so on average schools in Baylor underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Baylor?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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