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Waynesville Middle School

1001 Historic 66 West
Waynesville, MO 65583
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8/
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Top 30%
Tel: (573) 842-2550
www.waynesville.k12.mo.us
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Waynesville Middle School serves 871 students in grades 7-8.
Waynesville Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (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 59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 871 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30% in MO
  • Math Proficiency
    : 43% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Waynesville Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

School Overview

Waynesville Middle School's student population of 871 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
871 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Waynesville Middle School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Waynesville Middle School is 0.65, 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
This School
State Level (MO)
Overall Testing Rank
#422 out of 2092 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
12%
7%
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Black
14%
15%
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White
55%
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
0.65
0.49
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Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Waynesville Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Waynesville R-VI School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Waynesville Middle School's ranking?

Waynesville Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Most improved public schools (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

How many students attend Waynesville Middle School?

871 students attend Waynesville Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

55% of Waynesville Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Waynesville Middle School?

Waynesville Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does Waynesville Middle School offer ?

Waynesville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8

What school district is Waynesville Middle School part of?

Waynesville Middle School is part of Waynesville R-VI School District.

School Reviews

2   11/2/2009
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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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 871 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 43% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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