How do these schools compare?
| Metric | G L Wiley Opportunity Center | Tennyson Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Waco, TX | Waco, TX |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | other | middle |
| Enrollment | 98 | 963 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 6.5:1 | 14.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 94.6% | 83.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | G L Wiley Opportunity Center | Tennyson Middle |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5.1% | 11.4% |
| African American | 56.1% | 27.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38.8% | 57.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.0% | 2.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | G L Wiley Opportunity Center | Tennyson Middle |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 98:1 | 321:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | - | 41.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 61 | 189 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.