School District
Waco Independent School District
- Waco, TX
- 112 reviews
- AcademicsC
- DiversityA-
- TeachersC+
- College PrepC+
- Clubs & ActivitiesB+
- Health & SafetyC
- AdministrationA-
- SportsA-
- FoodC
- Resources & FacilitiesB+
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Expenses Per Student
$11,286/ student
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$12,239- Cost of LivingB+
- Good for FamiliesB
- HousingB-
Median Household Income
$37,735
National
$55,322Median Rent
$828
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$949Median Home Value
$116,600
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$184,700Waco Independent School District Reviews
112 reviews
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The district sets the bar pretty low. Unless you go into the district with a high academic level already than the district and most teachers will set the bar low and do the bare minimum and sometimes even less. The primary levels are terribly funded with limited resources not allowing the children to develop to be their best, and only do the most for anyone who is already at the highest levels we can expect.
I grew up in Waco and you have to do your studying on what school you want to send your child to. If you choose Dean Highland, any school on "southside", or Waco High, you fail as a parent and CPS should come get your kids. I NEVER learned ANYTHING in either of those schools except how to steal, fight, and fend for myself. I also went to Mountainview, Lake Air and AJ Moore Academy which taught me how to make it in the real world since the teachers were actually knowledgeable and cared about children (not just caring about their own paycheck). AJ Moore is, hands down, the best school around and has various classes and electives to choose from. I learned how to fix computers, do college algebra, college chemistry, and their JROTC program is good for those who are looking to going into the military (I was in the real Army at the time so I didn't go into it).
I honestly am conflicted on WISD. They appear somewhat helpful, but the way they are handling COVID-19 might be considered ineffective.