6th Grade Center

810 Roosevelt Street
Waynesville, MO 65583
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
6/
10
Top 50%
6th Grade Center serves 473 students in grades 6.
6th Grade Center placed in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6
  • Enrollment: 473 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in MO
  • Math Proficiency
    : 44% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

6th Grade Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

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Attribute

School Overview

6th Grade Center's student population of 473 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
473 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

6th Grade Center is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of 6th Grade Center is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (MO)
Overall Testing Rank
#910 out of 2092 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
16%
7%
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Black
15%
15%
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White
50%
70%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.69
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Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is 6th Grade Center's ranking?
6th Grade Center is ranked #910 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend 6th Grade Center?
473 students attend 6th Grade Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of 6th Grade Center students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of 6th Grade Center?
6th Grade Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does 6th Grade Center offer ?
6th Grade Center offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is 6th Grade Center part of?
6th Grade Center is part of Waynesville R-VI School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6
  • Enrollment: 473 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 44% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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