The school ratings for Waco, Midway, Connally and area school districts were released Friday by the Texas education department.
Waco ISD
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More Waco ISD campuses receive Fs on state report card, but contract prevents state takeover
Waco ISD Superintendent Tiffany Spicer says she’s confident that schools such as South Waco Elementary will get out of the danger zone of a state takeover.
“This is our year,” Spicer said.
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Families brace for change as Third Future reboots two struggling Waco schools
Class begins Tuesday at South Waco and Dean Highland elementary schools under the control of a charter operator known for strict schedules and policies.
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Waco High student joins competitive marching band, becoming its youngest member
Christian Aguilar became a member of the Crossmen Drum and Bugle Corps, a competitive junior drum and bugle corps that competes across the country.
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Waco ISD Superintendent Tiffany Spicer wants to take you on a run
Waco Independent School District will host its second annual Superintendent SuperHero Run on Aug. 1.
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Neighborhood visits a summertime labor of love for Waco ISD librarians
Camp Stories is one of several ways Waco Independent School District is trying to prevent the “summer slide.”
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Next step for Waco-area’s top scholars: Change the world
Valedictorians and salutatorians from around McLennan County are thinking big about the future. Some of them are already busy with their life’s work in public service and medicine.
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Waco ISD aims to retain teachers, staff with pay plan
The $4.8 million package is funded with proceeds from the Indian Spring Middle School sale.
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Waco ISD sees gains in math STAAR scores but lags in reading scores
Waco Independent School District’s preliminary STAAR data shows some gains and setbacks at campuses with failing ratings.
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New Waco ISD principals bring experience turning around failing schools, working at Title 1 schools
Waco Independent School District appoints four new principals at Tennyson Middle School and Bell’s Hill, West Avenue and Brook Avenue elementary schools.
