Waco Independent School District (ISD)
- 501 FRANKLIN AVE
- WACO, TX 76701
- (254) 755-9420
20 School Reviews
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 62.6% | 73.1% |
| Dropout Rate | 7.4% | 4.0% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,497 | $8,501 |
| Students Per Teacher | 14.7 | 14.5 |
| Number of Schools | 34 | - |
| Number of Students | 15,417 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 1,049 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 15,417 | 14.7 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 1,060 |
| Kindergarten Students | 1,303 |
| 1st Grade Students | 1,387 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 1,246 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 1,207 |
| 4th Grade Students | 1,237 |
| 5th Grade Students | 1,047 |
| 6th Grade Students | 1,075 |
| 7th Grade Students | 1,018 |
| 8th Grade Students | 963 |
| 9th Grade Students | 1,184 |
| 10th Grade Students | 922 |
| 11th Grade Students | 841 |
| 12th Grade Students | 847 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 16 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 62 |
| Hispanic | 8,201 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 5,189 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 1,869 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 7,866 |
| Female | 7,471 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 1,049 | 14.7 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 44 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 81 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 450 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 385 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 89 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 204 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 17 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 36 |
| Elementary | - |
| Secondary | - |
| Other | 36 |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 9 |
| Library Support Staff | 0.5 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 787 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 14 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 57 |
| School Administrators | 121 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 92 |
| Student Support Services | 70 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 432 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $144,348,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $45,256,000 | 31.4% |
| Property Tax | $39,295,000 | 27.2% |
| Other School Systems | $88,000 | 0.06% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $395,000 | 0.3% |
| School Lunch | $797,000 | 0.6% |
| District Activity Receipts | $525,000 | 0.4% |
| Rents and Royalties | $59,000 | 0.04% |
| Sale of Property | $1,376,000 | 1.0% |
| Interest Earnings | $1,456,000 | 1.0% |
| Fines and Forfeits | $642,000 | 0.4% |
| Miscellaneous | $623,000 | 0.4% |
| Total State Revenues | $75,055,000 | 52.0% |
| General Formula Assistance | $65,681,000 | 45.5% |
| School Lunch Programs | $58,000 | 0.04% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $2,111,000 | 1.5% |
| Other Programs | $2,444,000 | 1.7% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $4,257,000 | 2.9% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Non-Employee Benefits | $504,000 | 0.3% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $24,037,000 | 16.7% |
| Through State - Title I | $7,173,000 | 5.0% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $3,088,000 | 2.1% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $1,448,000 | 1.0% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $139,000 | 0.10% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $24,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $365,000 | 0.3% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $6,504,000 | 4.5% |
| Through State - Other | $3,478,000 | 2.4% |
| Direct - Other | $1,818,000 | 1.3% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $129,550,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $74,813,000 | 57.7% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $47,752,000 | 36.9% |
| Student Support | $6,070,000 | 4.2% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $8,109,000 | 5.6% |
| General Administration Support | $1,241,000 | 0.9% |
| School Administration Support | $8,088,000 | 5.6% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $16,656,000 | 11.5% |
| Student Transportation Support | $2,330,000 | 1.6% |
| Other Support Services | $5,258,000 | 3.6% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $6,985,000 | 5.4% |
| Food Services | $6,985,000 | 4.8% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 62.6% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 667 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 287 | 7.4% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Waco Independent School District (ISD)
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 34
- Students: 15,417
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 1,049
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| A J MOORE ACADEMY | ||||
501 Franklin
Waco, TX Public | 9-12 | 673 | 13.4 |  Review This School |
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| ALTA VISTA MONTESSORI MAGNET SCHOOL | ||||
3637 Alta Vista Dr
Waco, TX Public | PK-6 | 497 | 16.6 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| BELL'S HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2125 Cleveland Ave
Waco, TX Public | PK-5 | 505 | 15.1 | Review This School |
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| BRAZOS MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
2415 Cumberland Dr
Waco, TX Public | 6-8 | 401 | 13.1 | Review This School |
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| BROOK AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
720 Brook Ave
Waco, TX Public | PK-5 | 371 | 16.1 |  1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CARVER ACADEMY | ||||
1601 J J Flewellen Rd
Waco, TX Public | 6-8 | 526 | 14.3 | Review This School |
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| CEDAR RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2115 Meridian Ave
Waco, TX Public | PK-4 | 613 | 15.9 | Review This School |
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| CESAR CHAVEZ MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
700 South 15th St
Waco, TX Public | 6-8 | 517 | 15.4 | Review This School |
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| CHALLENGE ACADEMY | ||||
1200 Clifton Rd
Waco, TX Public | 6-12 | 18 | 3.0 | Review This School |
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| CRESTVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1120 North New Rd
Waco, TX Public | PK-4 | 556 | 14.1 |  4 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| DEAN-HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1800 North 33rd St
Waco, TX Public | PK-4 | 361 | 15.8 | Review This School |
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| DORIS MILLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2401 J J Flewellen Rd
Waco, TX Public | PK-5 | 320 | 14.9 | Review This School |
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| G L WILEY MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
1030 East Live Oak
Waco, TX Public | Unknown | - | - | Review This School |
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| HILLCREST PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOOL | ||||
4225 Pine Ave
Waco, TX Public | PK-5 | 279 | 14.3 | Review This School |
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| J H HINES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1030 East Live Oak St
Waco, TX Public | PK-5 | 251 | 12.2 | Review This School |
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| JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM (JJAEP) SCHOOL | ||||
501 Franklin Ave
Waco, TX Public | 7-11 | 23 | 5.8 | Review This School |
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| KENDRICK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1801 Kendrick Ln
Waco, TX Public | PK-5 | 448 | 14.7 | Review This School |
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| LAKE AIR MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
4601 Cobbs Dr
Waco, TX Public | 5-6 | 699 | 13.6 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| LAKE WACO MONTESSORI MAGNET SCHOOL | ||||
3005 Edna
Waco, TX Public | PK-12 | 332 | 12.3 | Review This School |
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| MEADOWBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4315 Beverly Dr
Waco, TX Public | PK-5 | 278 | 15.9 |  3 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| MOUNTAINVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5901 Bishop St
Waco, TX Public | PK-4 | 451 | 15.8 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| NORTH WACO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2015 Alexander
Waco, TX Public | PK-5 | 539 | 15.4 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| PARKDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
6400 Edmond
Waco, TX Public | PK-4 | 395 | 14.1 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| PROVIDENT HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2415 Bosque Blvd
Waco, TX Public | PK-5 | 397 | 14.7 | Review This School |
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| SOUTH WACO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2104 Gurley Ln
Waco, TX Public | PK-5 | 594 | 17.1 | Review This School |
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| STARS HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
3320 West Waco Dr
Waco, TX Public | 9-12 | 91 | 18.2 | Review This School |
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| SUL ROSS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
901 South 7th St
Waco, TX Public | PK-5 | 388 | 15.7 | Review This School |
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| TENNYSON MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
6100 Tennyson Dr
Waco, TX Public | 7-8 | 616 | 13.5 | 3 out of 5 1 Review |
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| UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
2600 Bagby
Waco, TX Public | PK-12 | 1,307 | 15.6 | 3 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| UNIVERSITY MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1820 Irving Lee St
Waco, TX Public | 6-8 | 508 | 15.9 | 1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| VIKING HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
7200 Viking Dr
Waco, TX Public | PK-4 | 279 | 13.6 | 3 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| WACO HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
2020 North 42nd St
Waco, TX Public | 9-12 | 1,637 | 12.6 | Review This School |
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| WACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (ISD) ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL | ||||
805 South 8th St
Waco, TX Public | 6-12 | 104 | 6.5 | Review This School |
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| WEST AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
501 Franklin Ave
Waco, TX Public | PK-5 | 363 | 16.6 | Review This School |
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