Methodist Children's Home
Methodist Children's Home
About This School
Preschool | Grades 7-12 | University of Texas University Charter School
Methodist Children's Home is located in Waco, TX and is one of 16 schools in University Of Texas University Charter School District. It is a charter school that serves 163 students in grades 7-12.
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Methodist Children's Home made AYP in 2010. 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 Methodist Children's Home's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Methodist Children's Home had 7 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Texas average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Methodist Children's Home's students and teachers. more
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Methodist Children's Home made AYP in 2010. 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 Methodist Children's Home's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Methodist Children's Home had 7 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Texas average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Methodist Children's Home's students and teachers. more
Sponsored Link
Nearby Cities
Be the First to Review This School
By clicking "Post Review", you are indicating that you have read, understood and agree to Education.com Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 163
44%
56%
Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Methodist Children's Home had 0% 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)
White
50%
Black
29%
Hispanic
15%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
Two or More Races
2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
Sponsored Link
University of Texas University Charter School District Spending
$19,402Per Pupil
The University of Texas University Charter School spends $19,402 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 58% on instruction, 42% on support services, 0% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about University of Texas University Charter School District
7:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Methodist Children's Home had 7 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Texas average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in University of Texas University Charter School DistrictTest Scores
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.
Reading
school
83%
district
71%
state
85%
Writing
school
80%
district
80%
state
93%
Math
school
64%
district
39%
state
73%
Reading
school
94%
district
79%
state
89%
Science
school
69%
district
54%
state
71%
Social Studies
school
86%
district
71%
state
87%
English Language Arts
school
78%
district
63%
state
85%
Math
school
33%
district
29%
state
65%
Science
school
20%
district
43%
state
59%
Social Studies
school
75%
district
69%
state
87%
English Language Arts
school
88%
district
74%
state
91%
Math
school
86%
district
64%
state
81%
Science
school
92%
district
65%
state
78%
Math
school
33%
district
31%
state
80%
change 16%
Reading
school
70%
district
56%
state
88%
change 13%
Writing
school
90%
district
65%
state
93%
change 13%
Math
school
56%
district
40%
state
79%
change 2%
Reading
school
92%
district
71%
state
95%
change 9%
Science
school
75%
district
34%
state
69%
change 16%
Social Studies
school
100%
district
76%
state
91%
change 85%
Math
school
50%
district
24%
state
64%
Reading
school
90%
district
70%
state
87%
change 10%
English Language Arts
school
70%
district
60%
state
89%
change 61%
Math
school
53%
district
35%
state
66%
change 180%
Science
school
56%
district
36%
state
65%
change 7%
Social Studies
school
80%
district
67%
state
89%
change 6%
English Language Arts
school
93%
district
73%
state
91%
change 9%
Math
school
78%
district
52%
state
80%
change 1%
Science
school
91%
district
65%
state
81%
Social Studies
school
83%
district
82%
state
95%
change 43%
Reading
school
100%
district
38%
state
84%
change 11%
Writing
school
100%
district
63%
state
93%
change 20%
Math
school
67%
district
46%
state
84%
change 4%
Reading
school
88%
district
83%
state
95%
change 28%
Science
school
54%
district
42%
state
72%
change 13%
Social Studies
school
87%
district
56%
state
92%
change 32%
Math
school
34%
district
14%
state
67%
change 12%
Reading
school
79%
district
71%
state
87%
change 27%
English Language Arts
school
89%
district
68%
state
88%
change 19%
Math
school
63%
district
32%
state
65%
no change
Science
school
56%
district
35%
state
66%
change 19%
Social Studies
school
95%
district
66%
state
90%
no change
English Language Arts
school
93%
district
85%
state
92%
change 6%
Math
school
73%
district
49%
state
81%
change 18%
Science
school
75%
district
62%
state
85%
change 20%
Social Studies
school
100%
district
91%
state
97%
Math
school
55%
district
43%
state
81%
change 32%
Reading
school
68%
district
55%
state
86%
change 50%
Writing
school
50%
district
58%
state
95%
no change
Math
school
67%
district
45%
state
87%
change 14%
Reading
school
100%
district
80%
state
95%
change 19%
Science
school
44%
district
40%
state
78%
change 8%
Social Studies
school
94%
district
70%
state
95%
change 71%
Math
school
10%
district
21%
state
70%
no change
Reading
school
79%
district
73%
state
92%
change 13%
English Language Arts
school
77%
district
70%
state
90%
change 24%
Math
school
48%
district
41%
state
74%
change 4%
Science
school
58%
district
47%
state
74%
change 11%
Social Studies
school
85%
district
71%
state
93%
change 2%
English Language Arts
school
95%
district
71%
state
93%
change 18%
Math
school
86%
district
70%
state
89%
change 33%
Science
school
100%
district
79%
state
91%
change 4%
Social Studies
school
96%
district
91%
state
98%
change 9%
Math
school
50%
district
31%
state
81%
change 7%
Reading
school
63%
district
43%
state
86%
change 100%
Writing
school
100%
district
67%
state
94%
change 40%
Math
school
40%
district
47%
state
88%
change 30%
Reading
school
70%
district
73%
state
94%
change 7%
Science
school
41%
district
46%
state
79%
change 21%
Social Studies
school
74%
district
76%
state
95%
change 50%
Math
school
15%
district
27%
state
70%
change 6%
Reading
school
74%
district
68%
state
89%
change 18%
English Language Arts
school
63%
district
59%
state
91%
change 65%
Math
school
17%
district
37%
state
74%
change 52%
Science
school
28%
district
44%
state
76%
change 31%
Social Studies
school
59%
district
75%
state
93%
change 17%
English Language Arts
school
79%
district
81%
state
95%
change 12%
Math
school
76%
district
64%
state
90%
change 18%
Science
school
82%
district
73%
state
91%
change 4%
Social Studies
school
100%
district
92%
state
99%
2
TestRating
2 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.
more...
Texas Virtual Academy
Full-time, tuition-free public charter school serving Texas students.
Learn More »
