Serving 595 students in grades 7-8, Life Middle Waxahachie 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 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 595 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Life Middle Waxahachie ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Life Middle Waxahachie's student population of 595 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
595 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Life Middle Waxahachie ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Life Middle Waxahachie is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4315 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
37%
53%
Black
44%
13%
White
14%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Life Middle Waxahachie's ranking?
Life Middle Waxahachie is ranked #4315 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Life Middle Waxahachie often compared to?
Life Middle Waxahachieis often viewed alongside schools like Walnut Grove Middle School, Red Oak Middle School, Frank Seale Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Life Middle Waxahachie?
595 students attend Life Middle Waxahachie.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Life Middle Waxahachie students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Life Middle Waxahachie?
Life Middle Waxahachie has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Life Middle Waxahachie offer ?
Life Middle Waxahachie offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Life Middle Waxahachie part of?
Life Middle Waxahachie is part of Life School District.
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