Background image of empty classroom interior in modern school building, rows of desks with books, copy space<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nThe K-12 schools here are in need of a boost. Testing scores are lower than the rest of the state. Not only does this affect kids’ relationship with schooling, but it also impacts both current and future opportunities. Texas has plenty of good schools to pick from, so Waco may not be the first choice for families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It has been acknowledged that for a town that hosts a college campus, it’s odd that the schools aren’t great. Why this is isn’t clear, but schools can often suffer from a lack of funding (which can certainly be impacted by poverty levels) and unhelpful school boards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
16. General Reputation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Overall, Waco just has a very particular reputation in Texas history. It has been a site for some tragic events, both at the hands of nature and the hands of people. Some of this history has become glossed over because of the presence of Magnolia Market, which paints a more lighthearted picture of this Texas city. While history can be a compelling reason to move somewhere, sometimes the past really does leave a mark. If you choose to move here, you should look into Waco’s history beforehand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Waco is a unique place in Texas and has a unique history. Plenty of people love living there, but these are a few things to consider before calling Waco home. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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