Serving 906 students in grades 7-8, Waynesville Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 906 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Waynesville Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire Waynesville school district, covering approximately 189.4 square miles. The area is generally located in Waynesville, MO, with typical drives to the school taking about 15-20 minutes and the furthest edge of the zone reaching up to 15.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Waynesville Middle School's student population of 906 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
906 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Waynesville Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waynesville Middle School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#998 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.7%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waynesville Middle School's ranking?
Waynesville Middle School is ranked #998 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Waynesville Middle School often compared to?
Waynesville Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dixon Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Waynesville Middle School?
906 students attend Waynesville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Waynesville Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waynesville Middle School?
Waynesville Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Waynesville Middle School offer ?
Waynesville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Waynesville Middle School part of?
Waynesville Middle School is part of Waynesville R-VI School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
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