Woodway Elementary

Summary:

Woodway Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Waco, Texas, serving 567 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Midway Independent School District, which is ranked 93 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Woodway Elementary consistently ranks among the top Texas elementary schools, with STAAR test scores significantly higher than the state and district averages across all grade levels and subjects, particularly in reading and mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, 83.91% of 5th-grade students at Woodway Elementary were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 66.83% in the Midway ISD and 53.96% statewide. The school also has a lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students (28.22%) and a smaller student-teacher ratio (15.8) compared to nearby schools, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.

However, Woodway Elementary's student population differs significantly from the surrounding schools, with a higher percentage of White students (65.08%) and a lower percentage of African American (8.11%) and Hispanic (19.75%) students. This raises questions about equity and access to high-quality education, as the nearby schools, such as Park Hill Elementary and Crestview Elementary, have more diverse student populations and higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students. Further investigation into the factors contributing to Woodway Elementary's success could provide insights to improve the performance of other schools in the area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 325 Estates Dr
       Waco, TX  76712-3645


(254) 761-5740

District: Midway Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
499th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,592 Help


Students who attend Woodway Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Midway Middle
High:    Midway High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  559

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.5%
Hispanic:
23.4%
African American:
7.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Woodway Elementary ranks better than 89.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 3rd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Midway Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.95. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (61.5%), Hispanic (23.4%), African American (7.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 27.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Woodway Elementary is 15.6, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Midway Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Woodway Elementary is $9,592, which is the 3rd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Midway Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Woodway Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Woodway Elementary 499th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Woodway Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Midway Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Midway Independent School District (Isd) 93rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Woodway Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Woodway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 77.27 561st 3465 83.8%
2005 74.61 721st 3475 79.3%
2006 83.01 262nd 3476 92.5%
2007 82.46 292nd 3724 92.2%
2008 82.12 359th 3768 90.5%
2009 83.54 291st 3884 92.5%
2010 83.49 243rd 3937 93.8%
2011 82.76 322nd 4095 92.1%
2012 89.35 240th 4206 94.3%
2013 88.08 296th 4221 93.0%
2014 86.48 375th 4260 91.2%
2015 90.67 168th 4320 96.1%
2016 89.34 246th 4286 94.3%
2017 97.93 83rd 4329 98.1%
2018 92.52 266th 4359 93.9%
2019 85.39 503rd 4479 88.8%
2021 88.58 454th 4578 90.1%
2022 92.33 269th 4581 94.1%
2023 89.77 385th 4647 91.7%
2024 86.95 499th 4675 89.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Woodway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 46.38 514th 961 46.5%
2022 41.52 657th 1004 34.6%
2023 59.25 456th 1099 58.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Woodway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 55.90 1319th 3487 62.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Woodway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.38 3340th 3558 6.1%
2019 65.07 736th 3684 80.0%
2021 65.98 693rd 3799 81.8%
2022 73.42 564th 3952 85.7%
2023 79.73 397th 4086 90.3%
2024 57.45 1407th 4261 67.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Woodway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.04 237th 4264 94.4%
2019 57.44 1533rd 4309 64.4%
2021 81.84 373rd 4451 91.6%
2022 77.91 527th 4477 88.2%
2023 63.23 1311th 4521 71.0%
2024 78.34 517th 4560 88.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Woodway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.34 236th 4306 94.5%
2019 81.17 591st 4348 86.4%
2021 79.65 701st 4499 84.4%
2022 82.62 576th 4561 87.4%
2023 84.51 533rd 4588 88.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Woodway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.74 494th 3106 84.1%
2019 64.08 1233rd 3184 61.3%
2021 79.93 331st 3006 89.0%
2022 76.93 245th 2958 91.7%
2023 72.78 565th 2980 81.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Woodway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.37 1429th 4240 66.3%
2019 59.15 1380th 4295 67.9%
2021 69.35 773rd 4331 82.2%
2022 70.90 797th 4461 82.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Woodway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.01 352nd 4319 91.8%
2019 85.85 436th 4357 90.0%
2021 91.69 301st 4498 93.3%
2022 95.80 120th 4563 97.4%
2023 90.89 299th 4585 93.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Woodway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.50 238th 1005 76.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Woodway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.68 783rd 2483 68.5%
2019 45.41 1321st 2515 47.5%
2021 69.70 428th 2444 82.5%
2023 54.19 930th 2443 61.9%
2024 56.92 885th 2421 63.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Woodway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.29 575th 4168 86.2%
2019 73.03 732nd 4188 82.5%
2021 72.68 782nd 4329 81.9%
2022 57.72 1597th 4376 63.5%
2023 76.19 680th 4401 84.5%
2024 79.60 545th 4431 87.7%
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Rank History for White students at Woodway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.15 239th 3127 92.4%
2019 78.61 464th 3142 85.2%
2021 80.76 351st 3082 88.6%
2022 86.28 205th 3082 93.3%
2023 82.17 350th 3106 88.7%
2024 80.52 373rd 3078 87.9%
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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.

Woodway Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Woodway Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 745 7 12 13 n/a n/a n/a 0 777
1989 776 5 10 11 0 n/a n/a 0 802
1990 778 7 15 10 1 n/a n/a 0 811
1991 499 10 7 15 1 n/a n/a 0 532
1992 514 15 8 17 2 n/a n/a 0 556
1993 502 10 12 18 1 n/a n/a 0 543
1994 507 13 14 24 0 n/a n/a 0 558
1995 375 7 10 18 2 n/a n/a 0 412
1996 375 7 10 18 2 n/a n/a 0 412
1997 376 7 10 13 3 n/a n/a 0 409
1998 361 20 7 16 3 n/a n/a 0 407
1999 339 7 6 29 1 n/a n/a 0 382
2000 362 25 8 30 1 n/a n/a 0 426
2001 346 28 9 31 2 n/a n/a 0 416
2002 300 38 7 39 2 n/a n/a 0 386
2003 300 38 7 39 2 n/a n/a 0 386
2004 357 39 8 47 4 n/a n/a 0 455
2005 386 52 8 57 1 n/a n/a 0 504
2006 404 68 15 63 3 n/a n/a 0 553
2007 411 60 15 68 2 n/a n/a 0 556
2008 431 55 18 68 5 n/a n/a 0 577
2009 428 42 26 84 2 n/a n/a 0 582
2010 422 60 42 111 6 n/a n/a 0 641
2011 398 52 42 144 4 0 9 0 649
2012 376 31 31 101 5 0 9 0 553
2013 347 46 31 108 0 0 9 0 541
2014 373 48 37 115 1 1 10 0 585
2015 362 56 24 109 2 1 8 0 562
2016 378 49 24 97 1 1 14 0 564
2017 348 53 26 115 0 0 17 0 559
2018 384 52 24 107 1 0 13 0 581
2019 357 49 23 129 1 0 28 0 587
2020 358 48 24 138 2 0 34 0 604
2021 314 41 26 120 1 0 31 0 533
2022 345 46 16 122 1 0 47 0 577
2023 369 46 8 112 0 0 32 0 567
2024 344 43 8 131 0 0 33 0 559

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 Woodway Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 777 38.0 20.4 n/a
1989 802 n/a n/a n/a
1990 811 42.0 19.3 n/a
1991 532 42.0 12.6 n/a
1992 556 31.0 17.9 3.6
1993 543 29.0 18.7 0
1994 558 26.0 21.5 2.3
1995 412 28.0 14.7 2.9
1996 412 28.0 14.7 2.9
1997 409 25.0 16.4 3.7
1998 407 22.1 18.4 4.4
1999 382 25.1 15.2 8.9
2000 426 28.0 15.2 14.1
2001 416 26.0 16.0 19
2002 386 25.3 15.3 22.8
2003 386 25.3 15.3 22.8
2004 455 31.3 14.5 23.1
2005 504 32.3 15.6 24.2
2006 553 34.0 16.3 24.2
2007 556 32.0 17.4 22.1
2008 577 33.0 17.5 21.8
2009 582 33.2 17.5 21.6
2010 641 36.4 17.6 22.8
2011 649 38.6 16.8 28.7
2012 553 34.6 15.9 23.3
2013 541 32.8 16.4 28.1
2014 585 33.4 17.4 31.5
2015 562 32.0 17.5 32.6
2016 564 31.0 18.1 34.6
2017 559 31.5 17.7 36.1
2018 581 33.0 17.5 35.5
2019 587 31.9 18.3 37.8
2020 604 37.7 16.0 37.6
2021 533 36.2 14.6 36.2
2022 577 37.5 15.3 32.2
2023 567 35.7 15.8 28.2
2024 559 35.7 15.6 27.7

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 Woodway Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 777 38.0 20.4 n/a
1989 802 n/a n/a n/a
1990 811 42.0 19.3 n/a
1991 532 42.0 12.6 n/a
1992 556 31.0 17.9 3.6
1993 543 29.0 18.7 0
1994 558 26.0 21.5 2.3
1995 412 28.0 14.7 2.9
1996 412 28.0 14.7 2.9
1997 409 25.0 16.4 3.7
1998 407 22.1 18.4 4.4
1999 382 25.1 15.2 8.9
2000 426 28.0 15.2 14.1
2001 416 26.0 16.0 19
2002 386 25.3 15.3 22.8
2003 386 25.3 15.3 22.8
2004 455 31.3 14.5 23.1
2005 504 32.3 15.6 24.2
2006 553 34.0 16.3 24.2
2007 556 32.0 17.4 22.1
2008 577 33.0 17.5 21.8
2009 582 33.2 17.5 21.6
2010 641 36.4 17.6 22.8
2011 649 38.6 16.8 28.7
2012 553 34.6 15.9 23.3
2013 541 32.8 16.4 28.1
2014 585 33.4 17.4 31.5
2015 562 32.0 17.5 32.6
2016 564 31.0 18.1 34.6
2017 559 31.5 17.7 36.1
2018 581 33.0 17.5 35.5
2019 587 31.9 18.3 37.8
2020 604 37.7 16.0 37.6
2021 533 36.2 14.6 36.2
2022 577 37.5 15.3 32.2
2023 567 35.7 15.8 28.2
2024 559 35.7 15.6 27.7

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 Woodway Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $514 (6.7%) $7,117 (93.3%) $7,631
2020 $588 (6.8%) $7,996 (93.2%) $8,584
2021 $799 (8.3%) $8,793 (91.7%) $9,592

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Woodway Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 503rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 385th of 4647 Elementary schools
 2.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Woodway Elementary)5267
 15%
   3rd Grade Reading (Midway Independent School District (Isd))6267
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Woodway Elementary)6065
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Midway Independent School District (Isd))6664
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Woodway Elementary)6774
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Midway Independent School District (Isd))5762
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Woodway Elementary)7076
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Midway Independent School District (Isd))6162
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students587567
 3.4%
African American4946
 6.1%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian238
 65.2%
Hispanic129112
 13.2%
Pacific Islander00
White357369
 3.4%
Two or More Races2832
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.8%28.2%
 9.6%


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Woodway Elementary ranks 499th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Woodway Elementary are 62% White, 23% Hispanic, 8% African American, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Woodway Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Midway Middle
High : Midway High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 559 students attended Woodway Elementary.


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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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