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Challenge Academy (Closed 2023)

2015 Alexander Ave
Waco, TX 76708
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Bottom 50%
Serving 30 students in grades 8-12, Challenge Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Top Rankings

Challenge Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
30 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
#7765 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤20%
44%
≤20%
51%
≤20%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
56%
53%
Black
37%
13%
White
7%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.55
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Challenge Academy's ranking?
Challenge Academy is ranked #7765 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Challenge Academy?
30 students attend Challenge Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Challenge Academy students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, and 7% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Challenge Academy?
Challenge Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Challenge Academy offer ?
Challenge Academy offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Challenge Academy part of?
Challenge Academy is part of Waco Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Challenge Academy located?
Challenge Academy is located in the North Waco neighborhood of Waco, TX.

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