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La Vega J H George Dixon Campus vs. Tennyson Middle School

Should you attend La Vega J H George Dixon Campus or Tennyson Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
La Vega J H George Dixon Campus
4401 Orchard Ln
Waco, TX 76705
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Tennyson Middle School
6100 Tennyson Dr
Waco, TX 76710
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

La Vega J H George Dixon Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 438 students in grades 7-8, La Vega J H George Dixon Campus ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 947 students in grades 6-8, Tennyson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
6-8
Total Students
438 students
947 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at La Vega J H George Dixon Campus over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Tennyson Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at La Vega J H George Dixon Campus.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Tennyson Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
67 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at La Vega J H George Dixon Campus over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Tennyson Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at La Vega J H George Dixon Campus with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the La Vega Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Tennyson Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Waco Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#5982 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
#6096 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of La Vega J H George Dixon Campus, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Tennyson Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
22%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
29%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at La Vega J H George Dixon Campus who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the La Vega Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tennyson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Waco Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
47%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
42%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at La Vega J H George Dixon Campus who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the La Vega Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tennyson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Waco Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
32%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
31%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at La Vega J H George Dixon Campus who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the La Vega Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tennyson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Waco Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of La Vega J H George Dixon Campus by grade.
This chart displays the students of Tennyson Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
-
336
Grade 7 Students
212
294
Grade 8 Students
226
317

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at La Vega J H George Dixon Campus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the La Vega Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Tennyson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Waco Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
60%
56%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at La Vega J H George Dixon Campus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the La Vega Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Tennyson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Waco Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
27%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at La Vega J H George Dixon Campus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the La Vega Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Tennyson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Waco Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
10%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at La Vega J H George Dixon Campus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the La Vega Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Tennyson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Waco Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at La Vega J H George Dixon Campus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the La Vega Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Tennyson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Waco Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.56
0.59
This chart showcases the diversity score of La Vega J H George Dixon Campus, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the La Vega Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Tennyson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Waco Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
81%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at La Vega J H George Dixon Campus, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the La Vega Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Tennyson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Waco Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at La Vega J H George Dixon Campus, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the La Vega Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Tennyson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Waco Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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