G L Wiley Opportunity Center
Waco, TX · Waco ISD
Alternative school · Grades 1-12 · City, midsize
415th of 417 Texas schools statewide · better than 0%· Stable
1030 E LIVE OAK ST, Waco, TX 76704
(254)757-3829NCES ID 484428007039Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks G L Wiley Opportunity Center 415th of 417 Texas schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 0% of schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 2th in 2022 to 0th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 16 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 77 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1994, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 54.2% | 63.6% | ▲ 9.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 40.8% | 24.7% | ▼ 16.1 pts | |
| White | 3.3% | 6.5% | ▲ 3.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.7% | 5.2% | ▲ 3.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1994. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $116K in zip 76704 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than G L Wiley Opportunity Center
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ELA 59% ▲53 · Math 33% ▲33Compare - #201Mount Calm ISDMount Calm ISD · 19.4 mi away201st of 417
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What school district is G L Wiley Opportunity Center in?
G L Wiley Opportunity Center is part of the Waco ISD district in Waco, Texas.
Is G L Wiley Opportunity Center a good school?
SchoolRow ranks G L Wiley Opportunity Center 415th of 417 Texas schools (better than 0% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of G L Wiley Opportunity Center?
Black 64%, Hispanic 25%, White 7%, Two or more races 5% (77 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near G L Wiley Opportunity Center cost?
The typical home value in zip code 76704 is $116K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.