Excellent
#595 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 7% in state
Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S
High School · Rapoport Academy Public School · Waco, TX
A Rapoport Academy Public School charter high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1020 ELM AVE BLD 500, Waco, TX 76704
- Math 40% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 74% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 57% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,558/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waco), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$24,208
Median home value
$112,800
Median rent
$788/mo
College educated
7.8%
Homeownership
33.4%
Poverty rate
47.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76704; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G L Wiley Opportunity CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 1–12 | 0.3 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| Challenge AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 8–10 | 1.0 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| Live Oak Classical SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 447 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Rapoport Academy Public School
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,028NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S is listed in RAPOPORT ACADEMY PUBLIC SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S
Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S is a public high school in Waco, TX, part of Rapoport Academy Public School, serving approximately 227 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #595 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S
What grades does Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S serve?
Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S?
Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S has an enrollment of approximately 227 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S rank in TX?
Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S ranks #595 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S's MySchoolScout rating?
Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S a charter school?
Yes, Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S a Title I school?
No, Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S?
62.1% of students at Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 227
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- McLennan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.0%
- Phone
- (254) 754-2288
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 76704)
- 7,387
- Area median age
- 27.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 76704; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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