Methodist Children's Home
Waco, TX · University of Texas University Charter School · Charter · Grades 6-12
1,554th of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 7%▲ Improving
Methodist Children's Home ranking
SchoolRow ranks Methodist Children's Home 1,554th of 1,669 Texas high schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 7% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 0th in 2019 to 7th in 2025 — improving.
Methodist Children's Home test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 11 students tested
Methodist Children's Home students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 90 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 29.4% | 35.6% | ▲ 6.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 17.5% | 31.1% | ▲ 13.6 pts | |
| White | 46.9% | 27.8% | ▼ 19.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.3% | 3.3% | ▼ 3.0 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.1% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 1.1% | ▲ 1.1 pts |
Homes near Methodist Children's Home
Typical home value $230K in zip 76708 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Methodist Children's Home
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Challenge AcademyWaco ISD · 0.7 mi away1,651st of 1,669
ELA 6% · Math 0% - –Waco Ctr for YouthAxtell ISD · 1.1 mi away
- 8Paul and Jane Meyer Public H SRapoport Academy Public School · 2 mi away · charter438th of 1,669
ELA 62% · Math 52% - 3Premier H S of WacoPremier High Schools · 2.1 mi away · charter1,173rd of 1,669
ELA 38% · Math 29% - 2Waco H SWaco ISD · 2.6 mi away1,350th of 1,669
ELA 24% · Math 29% - –Bill Logue Detention CenterWaco ISD · 3 mi away
- 4Harmony School of Innovation - WacoHarmony Public Schools - North Texas · 3 mi away · charter1,147th of 1,669
ELA 40% · Math 28% - 3La Vega H SLa Vega ISD · 3.9 mi away1,257th of 1,669
ELA 33% · Math 28%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Methodist Children's Home in?
Methodist Children's Home is part of the University of Texas University Charter School district in Waco, Texas.
Is Methodist Children's Home a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Methodist Children's Home 1,554th of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 7% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Methodist Children's Home?
Black 36%, Hispanic 31%, White 28%, Two or more races 3% (90 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Methodist Children's Home cost?
The typical home value in zip code 76708 is $230K 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.