Waynesville Middle School
Waynesville Middle School serves 821 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is equal to the Missouri state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Waynesville Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 29% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Waynesville Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Waynesville Middle School's student population of 821 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 821 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 57 teachers |
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School Comparison
Waynesville Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,085 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Waynesville Middle School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1311 out of 2085 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 7% |
| Black | 16% | 16% |
| White | 57% | 71% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.47 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 17% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Waynesville R-VI School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Waynesville Middle School is Waynesville Senior High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Laquey R-v Middle School (7.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is 6th Grade Center (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Waynesville 6th Grade Center Grades: 6 | 456 students
0.3 miles
810 Roosevelt Street
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 842-2300 0.3 6 456 - Waynesville Waynesville Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,599 student
0.6 miles
200 G W Ln
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 842-2400 0.6 9-12 1,599 - Waynesville Waynesville Career Center Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
0.8 miles
400 G.w. Lane
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 842-2500 0.8 9-12 n/a - Waynesville Waynesville East Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 1,183 student
1.4 miles
1501 State Rd F
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 842-2150 1.4 PK-5 1,183 - Saint Robert Freedom Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 992 students
4.2 miles
286 Eastlawn Ave
Saint Robert, MO 65584
(573) 842-2100 4.2 K-5 992
School Reviews
| 2 The administrators lack of contribution to the community proven by their efforts taken to interrupt involvement of mental health services or other support sources for children in need. - Posted by Parent - ma_me |
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