A J Moore Acad High School
A J Moore Acad High School
About This School
Preschool | Grades 9-12 | Waco ISD
A J Moore Acad High School is located in Waco, TX and is one of 4 high schools in Waco Isd District. It is a magnet school that serves 650 students in grades 9-12.
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
A J Moore Acad High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Texas in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See A J Moore Acad High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, A J Moore Acad High School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Texas average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about A J Moore Acad High School's students and teachers. more
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
A J Moore Acad High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Texas in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See A J Moore Acad High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, A J Moore Acad High School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Texas average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about A J Moore Acad High School's students and teachers. more
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High Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Live Oak Classical School 0.8 miles | n/a | |
| Paul and Jane Meyer Public High School 0.9 miles |  |
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| Premier High School of Waco 1.2 miles |  |
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| Reicher Catholic High School 1.9 miles | n/a | |
| Connect 1.9 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 650
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, A J Moore Acad High School had 85% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Texas had 50% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Hispanic
61%
Black
24%
White
13%
Two or More Races
1%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
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Waco ISD District Spending
$8,411Per Pupil
The Waco ISD spends $8,411 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 58% on instruction, 36% on support services, 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Waco ISD District
12:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, A J Moore Acad High School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Texas average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the TAKS
What is it?
The TAKS is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in Grades 3 through 9 in reading, in Grades 4 and 7 in writing, and in Grades 10 and 11 in English language arts. Math skills are assessed in Grades 3 through 11, and students are assessed in Grades 5, 8, 10, and 11 in science, and in Grades 8, 10, and 11 in social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of two ratings: met standard or commended performance. The goal is for all students to meet the state standard. Students must pass the TAKS tests in grades 3, 5, and 8 in order to be promoted to the next grade, and in grade 11 in order to graduate from high school.
About the ACT
What is it?
The ACT is a national college admissions test used to assess student performance in high school curriculum areas.
Which Grades and Subjects?
The ACT Composite score is an average of English, math, reading, and science scores. The scores reported are for 12th grade students who have taken the test in grades 10, 11 or 12.
How is it Scored?
ACT scores range from a low score of 1 to a high score of 36.
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TestRating
4 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Texas, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 TAKS Results for all subjects tested.
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