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Challenge Academy

2015 Alexander Ave
Waco, TX 76708
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Bottom 50%
Serving 25 students in grades 6-12, Challenge Academy 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (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 92% 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: 25 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Challenge Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Challenge Academy's student population of 25 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
25 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Challenge Academy 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 Challenge Academy is 0.60, 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)
#7800 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Challenge Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Challenge Academy 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.
≤20%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Challenge Academy 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.
≤20%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Challenge Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
52%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Challenge Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
36%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Challenge Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
8%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Challenge Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Challenge Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Challenge Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Challenge Academy and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Challenge Academy 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 (17-18)
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Challenge Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Challenge Academy's ranking?
Challenge Academy is ranked #7800 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Challenge Academy?
25 students attend Challenge Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Challenge Academy students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Challenge Academy?
Challenge Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Challenge Academy offer ?
Challenge Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Challenge Academy part of?
Challenge Academy is part of Waco Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Challenge Academy located?
Challenge Academy is located in the North Waco neighborhood of Waco, TX.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 25 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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