La Vega J H George Dixon Campus

La Vega J H George Dixon Campus in Waco, TX, serves 441 students in grades 7 and 8 within the La Vega Independent School District (Isd), a school where nearly 90% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, reflecting a high-poverty community.

The school faces significant academic challenges, particularly in mathematics. In the 2025-2026 school year, only 9.76% of 7th graders were proficient in math, far below the state average of 29.41% and lower than nearby schools like Tennyson Middle (2.15%) and Cesar Chavez Middle (3.64%). However, the school shows a notable strength in supporting its English Language Learner (ELL) students, who ranked in the 66th percentile statewide in 2024-2025—a stark contrast to the school’s overall 21st percentile ranking. Additionally, despite low academic scores, the school maintains a low dropout rate of 0.8% (2023-2024), which is better than the district average of 1.5% and comparable to higher-performing schools like Robinson J H (0.0%). The student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1 is favorable, lower than the district’s La Vega Intermediate H P Miles Campus (16.6:1), providing a potential foundation for improvement.

An interesting pattern emerges with advanced math: students taking Algebra I (typically advanced 8th graders) perform well, with nearby schools like Connally J H showing 71.31% proficiency, while the majority in standard math struggle. This suggests that while a select group thrives, the broader curriculum needs attention. The math deficit appears systemic within the district, as La Vega Intermediate H P Miles Campus (grades 4-6) also shows low math proficiency (23.51% in 6th grade vs. 38.57% state). The school’s performance is inconsistent across subgroups, with White students ranking in the 5th percentile statewide, indicating a need for more targeted instruction. Overall, La Vega J H George Dixon Campus has bright spots in ELL support and retention but faces steep challenges in math achievement.