Waco Center For Youth

Summary:

Waco Center For Youth is a small public high school serving grades 7-12 in Waco, Texas, with just 39 students. Despite its small size and high per-student spending, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom 15% of Texas high schools over the past decade, earning a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Waco Center For Youth has a higher percentage of White students (48.72%) compared to the state average, and a lower percentage of Hispanic students (25.64%). Academically, the school's students perform significantly below state and district averages across all STAAR assessments, with proficiency rates often in the single digits. For example, in 2023-2024, 0% of 7th graders were proficient in STAAR Reading and Mathematics. However, the school's special education students perform relatively better, ranking in the top third of Texas high schools in this category. With 92.31% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Waco Center For Youth serves a high-poverty student population.

Compared to nearby schools like Harmony School Of Innovation - Waco, La Vega High School, and Bosqueville High School, which serve more diverse student populations, Waco Center For Youth's performance lags significantly behind, with higher test scores, graduation rates, and overall academic achievement. This suggests the need for significant interventions and support to improve student outcomes at Waco Center For Youth.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 3501 N 19th St
       Waco, TX  76708-0117


(254) 745-5339

District: Axtell Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1673rd of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $27,156 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.8 Help
Number of students:  69

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.0%
Hispanic:
20.3%
African American:
15.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.7% Help


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Compare Details Waco Center For Youth ranks worse than 98.9% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.71. (See more...)
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Compare Details Waco Center For Youth ranks worse than 84.2% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.73. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Waco Center For Youth is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (58%), Hispanic (20.3%), African American (15.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 95.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waco Center For Youth is 9.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waco Center For Youth is $27,156.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Waco Center For Youth was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Waco Center For Youth 2335th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Waco Center For Youth in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Waco Center For Youth 1673rd of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Waco Center For Youth in the ranking list.)

Axtell Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Axtell Independent School District (Isd) 560th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Waco Center For Youth

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Rank History for all middle school students at Waco Center For Youth

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 0.37 1702nd 1718 0.9%
2009 9.50 1703rd 1763 3.4%
2010 5.64 1763rd 1803 2.2%
2011 3.24 1851st 1895 2.3%
2012 7.35 1873rd 1951 4.0%
2013 0.72 1948th 1973 1.3%
2014 1.79 1953rd 1987 1.7%
2015 9.96 1923rd 2043 5.9%
2016 6.43 1919th 1987 3.4%
2017 8.84 1964th 2027 3.1%
2018 3.13 2063rd 2080 0.8%
2019 2.44 2170th 2193 1.0%
2021 4.74 2245th 2252 0.3%
2022 3.80 2239th 2254 0.7%
2023 2.78 2323rd 2330 0.3%
2024 4.71 2335th 2361 1.1%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Waco Center For Youth

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.44 1188th 1597 25.6%
2019 24.02 1446th 1626 11.1%
2021 20.73 1681st 1712 1.8%
2022 24.72 1559th 1757 11.3%
2023 15.43 1806th 1815 0.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Waco Center For Youth

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.89 2022nd 2039 0.8%
2019 2.81 2062nd 2073 0.5%
2021 5.44 2168th 2172 0.2%
2022 4.48 2207th 2220 0.6%
2023 3.30 2243rd 2251 0.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Waco Center For Youth

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.08 1994th 2008 0.7%
2019 4.44 2026th 2047 1.0%
2021 4.60 2150th 2151 0.0%
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Rank History for middle school At Risk students at Waco Center For Youth

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.41 1983rd 2008 1.2%
2019 8.82 2039th 2058 0.9%
2021 10.72 2108th 2118 0.5%
2022 8.72 2161st 2182 1.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Waco Center For Youth

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.34 2007th 2030 1.1%
2019 2.31 2062nd 2069 0.3%
2022 2.83 2227th 2228 0.0%
2023 2.73 2234th 2245 0.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Waco Center For Youth

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.84 1668th 1673 0.3%
2019 1.98 1675th 1684 0.5%
2021 1.49 1699th 1700 0.1%
2023 1.06 1746th 1749 0.2%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Waco Center For Youth

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Rank History for all high school students at Waco Center For Youth

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 33.78 1145th 1427 19.8%
2005 22.21 1244th 1429 12.9%
2006 27.48 1200th 1430 16.1%
2007 41.25 1071st 1497 28.5%
2008 9.27 1422nd 1510 5.8%
2009 10.30 1453rd 1539 5.6%
2010 6.40 1512th 1568 3.6%
2011 26.79 1469th 1672 12.1%
2012 9.71 1494th 1603 6.8%
2013 12.08 1506th 1652 8.8%
2014 14.52 1560th 1734 10.0%
2015 15.36 1534th 1743 12.0%
2016 21.53 1490th 1762 15.4%
2017 13.04 1543rd 1777 13.2%
2018 22.66 1428th 1797 20.5%
2019 13.20 1622nd 1857 12.7%
2021 15.24 1603rd 1861 13.9%
2022 18.63 1567th 1876 16.5%
2023 11.87 1721st 1961 12.2%
2024 16.73 1673rd 1987 15.8%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Waco Center For Youth

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.93 121st 1347 91.0%
2019 51.74 483rd 1357 64.4%
2021 48.50 557th 1382 59.7%
2022 47.69 585th 1418 58.7%
2023 38.22 848th 1478 42.6%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Waco Center For Youth

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.79 1338th 1794 25.4%
2019 16.38 1624th 1818 10.7%
2021 23.08 1492nd 1848 19.3%
2022 12.28 1683rd 1847 8.9%
2023 15.22 1659th 1897 12.5%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Waco Center For Youth

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.42 1180th 1781 33.7%
2019 19.10 1537th 1798 14.5%
2021 10.12 1650th 1815 9.1%
2022 15.06 1586th 1841 13.9%
2023 4.99 1775th 1891 6.1%
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Rank History for high school At Risk students at Waco Center For Youth

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.54 854th 1784 52.1%
2019 30.84 1347th 1810 25.6%
2021 39.73 1034th 1829 43.5%
2022 35.47 1151st 1837 37.3%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Waco Center For Youth

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.22 1608th 1803 10.8%
2019 7.17 1720th 1824 5.7%
2021 14.43 1610th 1840 12.5%
2022 4.87 1779th 1853 4.0%
2023 12.40 1686th 1913 11.9%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Waco Center For Youth

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.93 897th 1013 11.5%
2019 11.05 936th 1024 8.6%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Waco Center For Youth

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 5.99 1669th 1762 5.3%
2023 4.80 1733rd 1820 4.8%
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Rank History for high school White students at Waco Center For Youth

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.28 1365th 1539 11.3%
2019 7.67 1441st 1526 5.6%
2021 5.10 1435th 1510 5.0%
2022 1.80 1491st 1525 2.2%
2023 5.61 1480th 1576 6.1%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Waco Center For Youth

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 66 19 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 98
1990 49 19 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 76
1991 52 10 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 74
1992 55 5 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 70
1993 46 6 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 57
1994 54 7 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 66
1995 62 10 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 82
1996 62 10 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 82
1997 69 10 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 90
1998 73 4 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 86
1999 70 6 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 81
2000 69 5 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 78
2001 65 10 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 80
2002 58 10 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 76
2003 58 10 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 76
2004 55 12 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 74
2005 61 5 0 12 2 n/a n/a 0 80
2006 59 8 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 78
2007 57 16 0 10 1 n/a n/a 0 84
2008 61 8 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 78
2009 62 12 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 84
2010 48 6 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 64
2011 58 9 0 13 1 0 0 0 81
2012 47 9 1 17 0 0 2 0 76
2013 46 14 0 16 0 0 1 0 77
2014 42 8 2 16 2 1 2 0 73
2015 46 10 0 17 1 0 4 0 78
2016 51 7 0 16 1 0 2 0 77
2017 40 20 0 12 0 0 0 0 72
2018 33 16 0 21 0 0 1 0 71
2019 35 16 1 14 0 0 3 0 69
2020 34 9 0 24 0 0 2 0 69
2021 26 9 1 8 0 0 0 0 44
2022 19 6 0 7 1 0 2 0 35
2023 19 7 0 10 0 0 3 0 39
2024 40 11 0 14 1 0 3 0 69

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Waco Center For Youth

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 98 n/a n/a n/a
1990 76 8.0 9.5 n/a
1991 74 8.0 9.2 n/a
1992 70 6.0 11.6 n/a
1993 57 8.0 7.1 0
1994 66 7.4 8.9 0
1995 82 0.0 0.0 0
1996 82 0.0 0.0 0
1997 90 0.0 0.0 0
1998 86 0.0 0.0 0
1999 81 0.0 0.0 45.7
2000 78 0.0 0.0 96.2
2001 80 0.0 0.0 65
2002 76 0.0 n/a 96.1
2003 76 0.0 n/a 96.1
2004 74 0.0 n/a 95.9
2005 80 n/a n/a 90
2006 78 7.0 11.1 96.2
2007 84 9.0 9.3 96.4
2008 78 8.5 9.2 96.2
2009 84 9.0 9.3 96.4
2010 64 11.0 5.8 95.3
2011 81 10.0 8.1 96.3
2012 76 11.0 6.9 96.1
2013 77 11.0 7.0 96.1
2014 73 11.0 6.6 95.9
2015 78 11.0 7.0 96.2
2016 77 10.0 7.7 96.1
2017 72 11.0 6.5 95.8
2018 71 10.0 7.1 95.8
2019 69 9.3 7.3 95.7
2020 69 10.0 6.9 95.7
2021 44 9.0 4.8 93.2
2022 35 5.0 7.0 91.4
2023 39 5.0 7.8 92.3
2024 69 7.0 9.8 95.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Waco Center For Youth

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 98 n/a n/a n/a
1990 76 8.0 9.5 n/a
1991 74 8.0 9.2 n/a
1992 70 6.0 11.6 n/a
1993 57 8.0 7.1 0
1994 66 7.4 8.9 0
1995 82 0.0 0.0 0
1996 82 0.0 0.0 0
1997 90 0.0 0.0 0
1998 86 0.0 0.0 0
1999 81 0.0 0.0 45.7
2000 78 0.0 0.0 96.2
2001 80 0.0 0.0 65
2002 76 0.0 n/a 96.1
2003 76 0.0 n/a 96.1
2004 74 0.0 n/a 95.9
2005 80 n/a n/a 90
2006 78 7.0 11.1 96.2
2007 84 9.0 9.3 96.4
2008 78 8.5 9.2 96.2
2009 84 9.0 9.3 96.4
2010 64 11.0 5.8 95.3
2011 81 10.0 8.1 96.3
2012 76 11.0 6.9 96.1
2013 77 11.0 7.0 96.1
2014 73 11.0 6.6 95.9
2015 78 11.0 7.0 96.2
2016 77 10.0 7.7 96.1
2017 72 11.0 6.5 95.8
2018 71 10.0 7.1 95.8
2019 69 9.3 7.3 95.7
2020 69 10.0 6.9 95.7
2021 44 9.0 4.8 93.2
2022 35 5.0 7.0 91.4
2023 39 5.0 7.8 92.3
2024 69 7.0 9.8 95.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Waco Center For Youth

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,463 (13.8%) $15,388 (86.2%) $17,851
2020 $2,331 (12.2%) $16,770 (87.8%) $19,101
2021 $2,703 (10.0%) $24,454 (90.1%) $27,156

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Waco Center For Youth

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2170th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 2323rd of 2330 Middle schools
 0.7%
Ranks 1622nd of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1721st of 1961 High schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
8th Grade Reading (Waco Center For Youth)150
 15%
   8th Grade Reading (Axtell Independent School District (Isd))5155
 4%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Waco Center For Youth)00
   8th Grade Mathematics (Axtell Independent School District (Isd))2922
 7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Waco Center For Youth)60
 6%
   8th Grade Science (Axtell Independent School District (Isd))4426
 18%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Waco Center For Youth)00
   8th Grade Social Studies (Axtell Independent School District (Isd))4018
 22%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Waco Center For Youth)110
 11%
   End of Course Algebra I (Axtell Independent School District (Isd))4320
 23%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Waco Center For Youth)3121
 10%
   End of Course Biology (Axtell Independent School District (Isd))4764
 17%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Waco Center For Youth)2814
 14%
   End of Course English I Reading (Axtell Independent School District (Isd))5765
 8%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Waco Center For Youth)2938
 9%
   End of Course English II Reading (Axtell Independent School District (Isd))6069
 9%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Waco Center For Youth)4363
 20%
   End of Course U.S. History (Axtell Independent School District (Isd))7264
 8%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students6939
 43.5%
African American167
 56.3%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic1410
 28.6%
Pacific Islander00
White3519
 45.7%
Two or More Races33
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.7%92.3%
 3.3%


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Students at Waco Center For Youth are 58% White, 20% Hispanic, 16% African American, 4% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 69 students attended Waco Center For Youth.

Waco Center For Youth ranks in the bottom 15.8% of Texas high schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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