Serving 947 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 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 947 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- 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
School Overview
Tennyson Middle School's student population of 947 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
947 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
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 0.59, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5561 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
56%
53%
Black
30%
13%
White
11%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tennyson Middle School's ranking?
Tennyson Middle School is ranked #5561 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Tennyson Middle School often compared to?
Tennyson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like La Vega J H George Dixon Campus by visitors of our site.
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?
947 students attend Tennyson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Tennyson Middle School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tennyson Middle School?
Tennyson Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to 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?
Tennyson Middle School is part of Waco Independent School District.
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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