Serving 96 students in grades 6-12, Methodist Children's Home 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 is ≤10% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 96 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Methodist Children's Home ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Methodist Children's Home's student population of 96 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
96 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Methodist Children's Home ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Methodist Children's Home is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8010 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
35%
54%
Black
32%
13%
White
29%
24%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥50%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Methodist Children's Home's ranking?
Methodist Children's Home is ranked #8010 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Methodist Children's Home?
The graduation rate of Methodist Children's Home is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Methodist Children's Home?
96 students attend Methodist Children's Home.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Methodist Children's Home students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 29% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Methodist Children's Home?
Methodist Children's Home has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Methodist Children's Home offer ?
Methodist Children's Home offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Methodist Children's Home part of?
Methodist Children's Home is part of University Of Texas University Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Methodist Children's Home located?
Methodist Children's Home is located in the Cameron Park neighborhood of Waco, TX.
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