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500 N University Parks

Waco, TX 76702

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Waco Independent School District

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  Teachers

Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Beginning teachers14%8%
1 to 5 years26%30%
6 to 10 years20%20%
11 to 20 years17%23%
21 or more years22%19%
Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
English2020
Foreign language2421
Math2220
Science2021
Social Studies2022
 
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  Students

Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis SchoolState Average
Hispanic49%48%
Black, not Hispanic35%14%
White, not Hispanic15%34%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%4%
Student Subgroups
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Economically disadvantaged82%55%
Special education20%10%
Gifted/talented students12%8%
Limited English proficient5%17%
 
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  Spending Per Pupil

Spending Per Pupil
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 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,131$7,733
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional56%60%
Support services12%10%
School leadership11%11%
Other expenditures21%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
 
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  Advanced Placement Exams

In 2008-2009 students at this school took Advanced Placement (AP) exams in the following areas:
  • Biology
  • Calculus AB
  • Economics: Micro
  • English Language & Composition
  • English Literature & Composition
  • Government & Politics: U.S.
  • Spanish Language
  • U.S. History
  • World History
Source: The College Board®, 2008-2009

About the AP Exams
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  • In 2008-2009 the College Board® administered AP exams in 37 courses spanning 22 subject areas, including literature, art, science, math, history, language, music and psychology.
  • Many schools offer college-level classes to prepare students for the AP exams, but students can take exams without completing a specific course.
  • The exams listed on GreatSchools profiles represent schools with at least one student taking each exam.
  • Students who score well on AP exams can earn advanced standing or college credit from most U.S. colleges and universities.
 
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