Serving 963 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 29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). 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 16:1 is higher than 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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 963 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tennyson Middle serves the west part of Waco, TX, covering an area of approximately 20.7 square miles. Families typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 7.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tennyson Middle School's student population of 963 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
963 students
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
School Rankings
Tennyson Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tennyson Middle School is 0.58, 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
#6096 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
58%
54%
Black
28%
13%
White
11%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tennyson Middle School's ranking?
Tennyson Middle School is ranked #6096 out of 8,096 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?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% 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?
963 students attend Tennyson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Tennyson Middle School students are Hispanic, 28% 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 16:1, 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?
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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