South Bosque Elementary

Summary:

South Bosque Elementary is a public elementary school in Waco, Texas, serving 595 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Midway Independent School District. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top 100 elementary schools in Texas, with exceptional academic results that outshine state and district averages.

South Bosque Elementary's students excel on STAAR tests, with 85.71% of 5th-graders proficient or better in reading and mathematics, compared to 66.83% and 63.95% for the Midway ISD, respectively. The school's demographic makeup differs from nearby schools, with a higher percentage of White students and lower percentages of minority students. Despite spending less per student than some neighboring schools, such as Castleman Creek Elementary and Hewitt Elementary, South Bosque Elementary achieves exceptional results, suggesting efficient resource allocation.

When compared to other schools in the Midway Independent School District, South Bosque Elementary stands out for its consistently high academic performance, particularly in reading and mathematics. The school's demographic differences and efficient use of resources may contribute to its success, providing valuable insights for other schools and districts seeking to improve their educational outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1 Wickson Rd
       Waco, TX  76712-7552


(254) 761-5720

District: Midway Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
99th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,127 Help


Students who attend South Bosque Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Midway Middle
High:    Midway High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  564

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.2%
Hispanic:
15.4%
Asian:
5.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.3% Help


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Compare Details South Bosque Elementary ranks better than 97.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks first 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 97.16. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.2%), Hispanic (15.4%), Asian (5.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 16.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Midway Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Bosque Elementary is 15.2. 4 elementary schools in the Midway Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Bosque Elementary is $8,127, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Midway Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Bosque Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks South Bosque Elementary 99th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See South Bosque Elementary in the ranking list.)

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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 South Bosque Elementary

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Rank History for all students at South Bosque Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 86.45 122nd 3465 96.5%
2005 87.52 91st 3475 97.4%
2006 82.60 277th 3476 92.0%
2007 85.93 91st 3724 97.6%
2008 87.35 88th 3768 97.7%
2009 87.20 75th 3884 98.1%
2010 82.87 294th 3937 92.5%
2011 84.49 215th 4095 94.7%
2012 91.37 150th 4206 96.4%
2013 92.88 87th 4221 97.9%
2014 92.94 70th 4260 98.4%
2015 92.74 71st 4320 98.4%
2016 92.83 70th 4286 98.4%
2017 98.74 43rd 4329 99.0%
2018 98.55 38th 4359 99.1%
2019 98.71 34th 4479 99.2%
2021 99.09 44th 4578 99.0%
2022 97.86 63rd 4581 98.6%
2023 98.05 60th 4647 98.7%
2024 97.16 99th 4675 97.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at South Bosque Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 84.31 92nd 1112 91.7%
2021 76.17 171st 961 82.2%
2023 90.91 38th 1099 96.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at South Bosque Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 90.95 191st 3638 94.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at South Bosque Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 85.86 212th 3799 94.4%
2022 80.03 375th 3952 90.5%
2023 97.94 41st 4086 99.0%
2024 96.84 45th 4261 98.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Bosque Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.35 69th 4264 98.4%
2019 95.67 49th 4309 98.9%
2021 94.40 72nd 4451 98.4%
2022 91.24 148th 4477 96.7%
2023 91.36 124th 4521 97.3%
2024 77.41 561st 4560 87.7%
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Rank History for Female students at South Bosque Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.67 47th 4306 98.9%
2019 99.09 14th 4348 99.7%
2021 99.19 25th 4499 99.4%
2022 97.75 41st 4561 99.1%
2023 97.89 40th 4588 99.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at South Bosque Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.86 878th 3106 71.7%
2019 74.83 458th 3184 85.6%
2021 82.16 188th 3006 93.7%
2022 77.00 236th 2958 92.0%
2023 74.09 470th 2980 84.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at South Bosque Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.46 50th 4240 98.8%
2019 97.17 36th 4295 99.2%
2021 77.39 454th 4331 89.5%
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Rank History for Male students at South Bosque Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.99 41st 4319 99.1%
2019 96.54 87th 4357 98.0%
2021 97.71 74th 4498 98.4%
2022 95.81 119th 4563 97.4%
2023 97.09 68th 4585 98.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at South Bosque Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 86.88 30th 1009 97.0%
2021 84.00 78th 967 91.9%
2024 74.80 180th 1035 82.6%
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Rank History for African American students at South Bosque Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.61 100th 2483 96.0%
2019 69.20 511th 2515 79.7%
2021 87.45 143rd 2444 94.1%
2023 92.17 95th 2443 96.1%
2024 88.79 118th 2421 95.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at South Bosque Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.39 723rd 4168 82.7%
2019 96.85 44th 4188 98.9%
2021 91.55 178th 4329 95.9%
2022 95.12 92nd 4376 97.9%
2023 97.70 39th 4401 99.1%
2024 93.89 107th 4431 97.6%
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Rank History for White students at South Bosque Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.49 27th 3127 99.1%
2019 95.41 24th 3142 99.2%
2021 96.48 23rd 3082 99.3%
2022 93.42 46th 3082 98.5%
2023 92.34 71st 3106 97.7%
2024 91.30 94th 3078 96.9%
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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.

South Bosque Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for South Bosque Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 368 15 1 13 2 n/a n/a 0 399
1992 396 18 9 20 2 n/a n/a 0 445
1993 411 19 10 37 2 n/a n/a 0 479
1994 430 15 10 22 2 n/a n/a 0 479
1995 399 10 9 21 3 n/a n/a 0 442
1996 399 10 9 21 3 n/a n/a 0 442
1997 388 21 7 25 7 n/a n/a 0 448
1998 386 23 9 23 6 n/a n/a 0 447
1999 420 34 7 32 8 n/a n/a 0 501
2000 380 24 9 39 3 n/a n/a 0 455
2001 370 32 10 37 1 n/a n/a 0 450
2002 348 29 9 46 1 n/a n/a 0 433
2003 348 29 9 46 1 n/a n/a 0 433
2004 346 23 16 41 0 n/a n/a 0 426
2005 357 15 14 48 2 n/a n/a 0 436
2006 358 16 22 50 0 n/a n/a 0 446
2007 381 24 24 59 1 n/a n/a 0 489
2008 396 24 25 78 0 n/a n/a 0 523
2009 399 38 31 86 1 n/a n/a 0 555
2010 373 33 25 50 1 n/a n/a 0 482
2011 368 21 16 57 3 1 8 0 474
2012 399 29 21 74 3 1 7 0 534
2013 411 35 30 88 1 2 12 0 579
2014 404 25 33 72 2 1 18 0 555
2015 389 32 28 64 2 2 15 0 532
2016 414 42 23 54 3 1 17 0 554
2017 418 42 27 64 6 2 20 0 579
2018 439 45 31 72 1 2 15 0 605
2019 480 43 31 87 0 3 17 0 661
2020 502 42 38 97 1 2 22 0 704
2021 479 27 40 85 3 3 32 0 669
2022 481 34 27 92 0 2 24 0 660
2023 407 33 33 91 0 0 31 0 595
2024 379 32 33 87 2 0 31 0 564

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 South Bosque Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 399 25.3 15.7 n/a
1992 445 26.9 16.5 6.1
1993 479 26.0 18.4 0
1994 479 22.0 21.8 5
1995 442 28.0 15.8 7
1996 442 28.0 15.8 7
1997 448 27.0 16.6 7.6
1998 447 24.1 18.5 8.3
1999 501 28.3 17.7 17.2
2000 455 26.5 17.2 10.8
2001 450 28.0 16.1 14.9
2002 433 29.1 14.9 12.9
2003 433 29.1 14.9 12.9
2004 426 27.4 15.5 11.3
2005 436 27.3 16.0 12.2
2006 446 26.0 17.2 16.8
2007 489 30.0 16.3 14.9
2008 523 33.2 15.8 14.5
2009 555 35.2 15.7 16.6
2010 482 31.1 15.4 13.3
2011 474 31.7 14.9 12.2
2012 534 33.1 16.0 15.5
2013 579 34.4 16.7 18
2014 555 31.4 17.6 17.5
2015 532 31.0 17.1 14.8
2016 554 31.0 17.8 17.5
2017 579 33.5 17.2 14.9
2018 605 34.0 17.7 12.9
2019 661 36.5 18.1 16.9
2020 704 39.4 17.8 19.9
2021 669 39.9 16.7 13.9
2022 660 39.4 16.7 16.1
2023 595 36.4 16.3 13.1
2024 564 37.0 15.2 16.3

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 South Bosque Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 399 25.3 15.7 n/a
1992 445 26.9 16.5 6.1
1993 479 26.0 18.4 0
1994 479 22.0 21.8 5
1995 442 28.0 15.8 7
1996 442 28.0 15.8 7
1997 448 27.0 16.6 7.6
1998 447 24.1 18.5 8.3
1999 501 28.3 17.7 17.2
2000 455 26.5 17.2 10.8
2001 450 28.0 16.1 14.9
2002 433 29.1 14.9 12.9
2003 433 29.1 14.9 12.9
2004 426 27.4 15.5 11.3
2005 436 27.3 16.0 12.2
2006 446 26.0 17.2 16.8
2007 489 30.0 16.3 14.9
2008 523 33.2 15.8 14.5
2009 555 35.2 15.7 16.6
2010 482 31.1 15.4 13.3
2011 474 31.7 14.9 12.2
2012 534 33.1 16.0 15.5
2013 579 34.4 16.7 18
2014 555 31.4 17.6 17.5
2015 532 31.0 17.1 14.8
2016 554 31.0 17.8 17.5
2017 579 33.5 17.2 14.9
2018 605 34.0 17.7 12.9
2019 661 36.5 18.1 16.9
2020 704 39.4 17.8 19.9
2021 669 39.9 16.7 13.9
2022 660 39.4 16.7 16.1
2023 595 36.4 16.3 13.1
2024 564 37.0 15.2 16.3

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 South Bosque Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $516 (6.8%) $7,053 (93.2%) $7,569
2020 $565 (7.2%) $7,264 (92.8%) $7,829
2021 $604 (7.4%) $7,522 (92.6%) $8,127

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

Impact of COVID-19 on South Bosque Elementary

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 34th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 60th of 4647 Elementary schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (South Bosque Elementary)8192
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Midway Independent School District (Isd))6267
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Bosque Elementary)8390
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Midway Independent School District (Isd))6664
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (South Bosque Elementary)7979
   4th Grade Reading (Midway Independent School District (Isd))5762
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Bosque Elementary)8281
 1%
   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 Students661595
 10%
African American4333
 23.3%
American Indian00
Asian3133
 6.5%
Hispanic8791
 4.6%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White480407
 15.2%
Two or More Races1731
 82.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16.9%13.1%
 3.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about South Bosque Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 564 students attended South Bosque Elementary.

Yes! South Bosque Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 99th of 4675 Texas elementary schools.

Students at South Bosque Elementary are 67% White, 15% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 6% African American, 5% Two or more races.

Students who attend South Bosque Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Midway Middle
High : Midway High School


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