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#5770 of 8,552 schools in TX
Waco Ctr for Youth
High School · Axtell ISD · Axtell, TX
An Axtell ISD high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
308 OTTAWA, Axtell, TX 76624
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Waco Ctr for Youth score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* 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
95.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Waco Ctr for Youth 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 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low145/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,934
Median home value
$147,400
Median rent
$877/mo
College educated
12.9%
Homeownership
91.4%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76624; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challenge AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–11 | 0.8 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| Challenge AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 8–11 | 0.8 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Challenge AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 8–10 | 0.8 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Challenge AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 8–12 | 0.8 mi | 30 | 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.
Axtell ISD
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,472NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Waco Ctr for Youth is listed in AXTELL ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waco Ctr for Youth
Waco Ctr for Youth is a public high school in Axtell, TX, part of Axtell ISD, serving approximately 69 students in grades 7th-12th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #5,770 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waco Ctr for Youth
What grades does Waco Ctr for Youth serve?
Waco Ctr for Youth serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Waco Ctr for Youth?
Waco Ctr for Youth has an enrollment of approximately 69 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waco Ctr for Youth?
The student-teacher ratio at Waco Ctr for Youth is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waco Ctr for Youth rank in TX?
Waco Ctr for Youth ranks #5,770 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Waco Ctr for Youth's MySchoolScout rating?
Waco Ctr for Youth has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Waco Ctr for Youth?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waco Ctr for Youth has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Waco Ctr for Youth a charter school?
No, Waco Ctr for Youth is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waco Ctr for Youth a Title I school?
No, Waco Ctr for Youth is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waco Ctr for Youth?
95.7% of students at Waco Ctr for Youth 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 69
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- McLennan County
- Phone
- (254) 745-5339
- Area population (ZIP 76624)
- 2,679
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 76624; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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