How do these schools compare?
| Metric | HILLCREST PDS MAGNET | TENNYSON MIDDLE |
|---|---|---|
| Location | WACO, TX | WACO, TX |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | middle |
| Enrollment | 431 | 963 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.7:1 | 15.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 63.4% | 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 | HILLCREST PDS MAGNET | TENNYSON MIDDLE |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23.7% | 11.4% |
| African American | 14.4% | 27.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56.4% | 57.9% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.9% | 2.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | HILLCREST PDS MAGNET | TENNYSON MIDDLE |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 431:1 | 321:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 16.5% | 41.7% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 19 | 189 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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.