Below Average
#6593 of 8,552 schools in TX
Methodist Children's Home
High School · UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS UNIVERSITY CHARTER SCHOOL
1111 HERRING AVE, Waco, TX 76708
Enrollment
90
Student-Teacher
9:1
Score
4.8
Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
90
Student-Teacher
9:1
Score
4.8
Grades
6th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Texas schools
#6,593 of 8,552
In Waco
#25 of 46
public schools
In district
#4 of 5
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS UNIVERSITY CHARTER SCHOOL
School environment
10.0 / 10
Excellent
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About Methodist Children's Home
Methodist Children's Home is a public high school in Waco, TX, part of UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS UNIVERSITY CHARTER SCHOOL. Methodist Children's Home serves approximately 90 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. Methodist Children's Home has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #6,593 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Structured state assessment records for Methodist Children's Home show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 4.8 · Below Average
- District avg 5.5
- TX avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 90 students, Methodist Children's Home is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Methodist Children's Home sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 9:1 students to teachers, Methodist Children's Home sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Methodist Children's Home — Students at Methodist Children's Home score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
Test Scores TX STAAR (2023-24)
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.4/10.
How Methodist Children's Home Compares
See how Methodist Children's Home performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
1111 HERRING AVE, Waco, TX 76708
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Methodist Children's Home may also want to explore other high schools in the area. CHALLENGE ACADEMY (rated 5.5/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is WACO CTR FOR YOUTH (rated 5.4/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Axtell), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, BRAZOS H S (rated 4.0/10, 1.6 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Waco, see our Waco schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| BROOK AVENUE EL Waco | 0.3 mi | 3.4 |
| CHALLENGE ACADEMY Waco | 0.7 mi | — |
| CHALLENGE ACADEMY Waco | 0.7 mi | — |
| MCLENNAN COUNTY CHALLENGE ACADEMY Waco | 0.7 mi | — |
| CHALLENGE ACADEMY Waco | 0.7 mi | — |
| CHALLENGE ACADEMY Waco | 0.7 mi | 5.5 |
| WEST AVENUE EL Waco | 0.9 mi | 3.9 |
| ST LOUIS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Waco | 0.9 mi | 6.0 |
| REICHER CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Waco | 1.0 mi | 6.7 |
| WACO CTR FOR YOUTH Axtell | 1.1 mi | 5.4 |
| PROVIDENT HEIGHTS EL Waco | 1.4 mi | 4.9 |
| KENDRICK EL Waco | 1.4 mi | 3.3 |
| ST PAULS EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL Waco | 1.4 mi | 6.9 |
| AUDRE AND BERNARD RAPOPORT ACADEMY Waco | 1.4 mi | 3.2 |
| CEDAR RIDGE EL Waco | 1.5 mi | 4.1 |
| WACO MONTESSORI SCHOOL Waco | 1.7 mi | 7.4 |
| G W CARVER MIDDLE Waco | 1.6 mi | 5.8 |
| BRAZOS H S Waco | 1.6 mi | 4.0 |
| SUMMIT SCHOOL WACO Waco | 1.9 mi | 6.7 |
| DEAN HIGHLAND EL Waco | 1.8 mi | 2.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 76708 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$66,764
Median Home Value
$204,600
Median Rent
$1,087/mo
Population
27,679
College Educated
24.7%
Homeownership
69.1%
Avg Commute
23 min
Poverty Rate
14.7%
Median Age
35.9
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|---|---|
| JEFFERSON LEARNING CTR Denison, TX | 4.8 |
| TRANSITION CTR Fort Worth, TX | 4.8 |
| ALPHA Magnolia, TX | 4.7 |
| CROSSROADS H S Burleson, TX | 4.7 |
| HCC LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM Houston, TX | 4.7 |
| PETER E HYLAND CENTER Baytown, TX | 4.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Methodist Children's Home
What grades does Methodist Children's Home serve?
Methodist Children's Home serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Methodist Children's Home?
Methodist Children's Home has an enrollment of approximately 90 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Methodist Children's Home?
The student-teacher ratio at Methodist Children's Home is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Methodist Children's Home rank in TX?
Methodist Children's Home ranks #6,593 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Methodist Children's Home's MySchoolScout rating?
Methodist Children's Home has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Methodist Children's Home?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Methodist Children's Home has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Methodist Children's Home a charter school?
Yes, Methodist Children's Home is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Methodist Children's Home a Title I school?
No, Methodist Children's Home is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 90
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- McLennan County
- Phone
- (254) 715-0208
Resources & Links
District
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS UNIVERSITY CHARTER SCHOOL- District Enrollment
- 509
- Schools in District
- 18
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $23,216
- District Rank
- #4 of 5
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