Serving 77 students in grades 1-12, G L Wiley Opportunity Center 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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G L Wiley Opportunity Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
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G L Wiley Opportunity Center's student population of 77 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Total Students
77 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
G L Wiley Opportunity Center 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 G L Wiley Opportunity Center is 0.53, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#8155 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
25%
53%
Black
64%
13%
White
6%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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G L Wiley Opportunity Center is ranked #8155 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend G L Wiley Opportunity Center?
77 students attend G L Wiley Opportunity Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of G L Wiley Opportunity Center students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of G L Wiley Opportunity Center?
G L Wiley Opportunity Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does G L Wiley Opportunity Center offer ?
G L Wiley Opportunity Center offers enrollment in grades 1-12
What school district is G L Wiley Opportunity Center part of?
G L Wiley Opportunity Center is part of Waco Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is G L Wiley Opportunity Center located?
G L Wiley Opportunity Center is located in the North East Riverside neighborhood of Waco, TX. There are 2 other public schools located in North East Riverside.
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