Serving 477 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Waco Elementary School 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 9% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to 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)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 477 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
South Waco Elementary School 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 South Waco Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
South Waco Elementary School is ranked #8068 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?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend South Waco Elementary School?
477 students attend South Waco Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of South Waco Elementary School students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Waco Elementary School?
South Waco Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Waco Elementary School offer ?
South Waco Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is South Waco Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 477 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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