Methodist Children's Home
Waco, TX · University of Texas University Charter School
Alternative school · Charter · Grades 6-12 · City, midsize
1,554th of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 7%▲ Improving
1111 HERRING AVE, Waco, TX 76708
(254)715-0208NCES ID 480007109513Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 11 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 90 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2003, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 29.4% | 35.6% | ▲ 6.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 14.7% | 31.1% | ▲ 16.4 pts | |
| White | 50.3% | 27.8% | ▼ 22.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.8% | 3.3% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Asian | 0.6% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 1.1% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.8% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.8 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2003. 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 $230K in zip 76708 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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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.