Serving 999 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 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 999 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Tennyson Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tennyson Middle School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Tennyson Middle School?
999 students attend Tennyson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Tennyson Middle School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tennyson Middle School?
Tennyson Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tennyson Middle School offer ?
Tennyson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Tennyson Middle School part of?
In what neighborhood is Tennyson Middle School located?
Tennyson Middle School is located in the Parkdale Viking Hills neighborhood of Waco, TX. There are 2 other public schools located in Parkdale Viking Hills.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 999 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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