Best Schools in University, Waco, TX
University, Waco, TX has 10 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 8,511 students. On average they score 25% on state proficiency tests against a projected 21%, so schools in University underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in University, Waco, TX
The top high schools in University, 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 University, Waco, TX
The top middle schools in University, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tennyson Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waco Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 999 Students
2. Cesar Chavez Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Waco Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 840 Students
3. G W Carver Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Waco Isd • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 393 Students
Best Elementary Schools in University, Waco, TX
The top elementary schools in University, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bell's Hill El
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waco Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 760 Students
2. Provident Heights El
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Waco Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 372 Students
3. Alta Vista El
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Waco Isd • Charter • Grades Pre K - 5 • 545 Students
4. Crestview El
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Projected Test Scores
Waco Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 451 Students
5. South Waco El
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Waco Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 462 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in University, Waco, TX
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
University, Waco, TX has a total population of 3,560 with 34% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 62%, and 6% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in University, 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 University, Waco, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
39.11 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.82 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
29.29 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in University, Waco, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for University, 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 University, Waco, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in University, Waco, TX
How many schools are in University, Waco, TX?
University, Waco, TX has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 8,511 students in total.
How do schools in University perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in University score 25% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 21%, so on average schools in University underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in University?
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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