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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WACO CHARTER SCHOOL·NCES 480002407392

WACO CHARTER SCHOOL

615 N 25TH ST, WACO, TX 76707 · (254)754-8169 · McLennan County
GRADES M–MCOMBINED12-CITYCHARTERALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
Enrollment
,
Combined
STATE 485
Student : Teacher
9.8:1
Teacher data unavailable
STATE 11.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
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Test scores

STAAR 2022-23 . % Meets Grade Level or Above
Reading
7.0%
own-school result
Mathematics
7.0%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Not computed for this school
BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

5-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2022-23
Enrollment
175
-40 (-19%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
9.8:1
was 15.3:1
% White
1%
was 2%
% Hispanic
71%
was 73%
% Black
24%
was 24%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About WACO CHARTER SCHOOL

WACO CHARTER SCHOOL is a combined-grade school of average-sized scale in WACO, Texas, overseen by WACO CHARTER SCHOOL, educateing students from the surrounding community in grade M.

Operationally, WACO CHARTER SCHOOL answers to WACO CHARTER SCHOOL, which sets policy, hires staff, and reports enrollment to the state.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The student-to-teacher ratio at WACO CHARTER SCHOOL lists approximately 9.8:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 11.7:1 average.

Around the school, census data for McLennan County shows median household income runs about $66,643, about 29% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. WACO CHARTER SCHOOL is one of 124 public schools in McLennan County (combined enrollment of about 45,703 students).

PROVIDENT HEIGHTS EL is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.5 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a city-core area. As a public charter, WACO CHARTER SCHOOL runs on public funding but with greater curricular and operational autonomy than a typical district school.

Trend over the last 5 years. WACO CHARTER SCHOOL's enrollment has edged down 19% since 2018, when it stood at 215 (now 175). The student-to-teacher ratio tightened from 15.3:1 in 2018 to 9.8:1 today.

Inside the community feed, recent activity here tends to focus on enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Members of the school community can share what they know.

McLennan County at a glance

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Population
266,067
Census ACS
Median income
$66,643
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
29%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
124
45,703 students

Quick facts

School name
WACO CHARTER SCHOOL
District
WACO CHARTER SCHOOL
Address
615 N 25TH ST, WACO, TX 76707
Phone
(254)754-8169
County
McLennan County
Level
Combined
Grade range
M–M
Student–teacher ratio
9.8:1
Locale
12-City: Mid-size
NCES ID
480002407392
Charter school
Yes

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Frequently asked questions

About WACO CHARTER SCHOOL
Is WACO CHARTER SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
WACO CHARTER SCHOOL is a combined-grade school covering grades M-M.
How many teachers does WACO CHARTER SCHOOL have?
Teacher count for WACO CHARTER SCHOOL is not reported; the student-to-teacher ratio is approximately 9.8:1.
Who oversees WACO CHARTER SCHOOL?
WACO CHARTER SCHOOL is overseen by WACO CHARTER SCHOOL in McLennan County.
What county does WACO CHARTER SCHOOL serve?
WACO CHARTER SCHOOL serves McLennan County in TX.
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