Best Schools in Waco, TX
Waco, TX has a total of 94 schools including 35 high schools, 15 middle schools and 35 elementary schools. A total of 36,140 students attend Waco, TX schools. On average, schools in Waco score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Waco meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Waco, TX
Waco, TX has 35 high schools with 14,011 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Waco score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Waco greatly exceed expectations.
1. Lorena High
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Lorena Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 512 Students
2. Midway H S
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Midway Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2648 Students
3. China Spring H S
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China Spring Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 948 Students
4. Bosqueville H S
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Bosqueville Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 218 Students
5. West H S
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West Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 395 Students
6. Axtell H S
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Axtell Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 208 Students
7. Robinson H S
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Robinson Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 696 Students
8. Mart H S
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Mart Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 242 Students
9. Paul And Jane Meyer Public H S
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Rapoport Academy Public School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 211 Students
10. University H S
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Waco Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1678 Students
Best Middle Schools in Waco, TX
Waco, TX has 15 middle schools with 7,014 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Waco score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Waco meet expectations.
1. Midway Middle
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Midway Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1075 Students
2. Lorena Middle
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Lorena Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 442 Students
3. China Spring Int
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China Spring Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 461 Students
4. Robinson Int
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Robinson Isd • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 539 Students
5. West Middle
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West Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 264 Students
6. Bosqueville Middle
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Bosqueville Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 161 Students
7. Axtell Middle School
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Axtell Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 191 Students
8. Tennyson Middle
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Waco Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 999 Students
9. Quinn Campus Public Middle
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Rapoport Academy Public School • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 251 Students
10. La Vega J H George Dixon Campus
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La Vega Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 434 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Waco, TX
Waco, TX has 35 elementary schools with 15,023 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Waco score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Waco don't meet expectations.
1. South Bosque El
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Midway Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 595 Students
2. West El
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West Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 582 Students
3. Castleman Creek El
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Midway Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 585 Students
4. Speegleville El
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Midway Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 273 Students
5. Bosqueville El
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Bosqueville Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students
6. Axtell El
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Axtell Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 397 Students
7. China Spring El
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China Spring Isd • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 677 Students
8. Hallsburg School
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Hallsburg Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 146 Students
9. Foster El
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Riesel Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 329 Students
10. Mart El
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Mart Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 346 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Waco, TX
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Waco, TX has a total population of 125,559 with 35% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 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 Waco, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
31.93 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.40 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Waco, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 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 Waco, TX Internet Health Assessment.
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