6TH GRADE CENTER

6TH GRADE CENTER is an average-sized middle-grades school in Waynesville, Missouri, overseen by WAYNESVILLE R-VI. The school hosts 451 students in grade 6.

WAYNESVILLE R-VI runs 10 schools in total, collectively educating 6,190 students. 6TH GRADE CENTER is one of those campuses.

For racial and ethnic makeup, 6TH GRADE CENTER reports that the largest single group is White, at 55% of enrollment. The remainder is composed of 19% Hispanic, 11% multiracial, 10% Black, 2% Pacific Islander. The wider county runs roughly 72% White, putting the school's mix meaningfully less White than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, 6TH GRADE CENTER lists 25 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 18.4:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 13.0:1, putting 6TH GRADE CENTER higher than the state norm the norm. About 51% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

On a residual basis (actual vs predicted given the student mix), 6TH GRADE CENTER tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 50.3% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 33.5%.

Zooming out to the county, ACS estimates for Pulaski County put median household income runs about $64,466, roughly 26% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. 6TH GRADE CENTER is one of 23 public schools in Pulaski County (combined enrollment of about 9,884 students).

The closest other public school is Parker Educational Center, roughly 0.1 miles away. Within five miles, there are 6 other public schools. Among the 7 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), 6TH GRADE CENTER ranks 7th on composite proficiency, behind the local average of 60.9%.

The campus sits in a town-based setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count remained close to its prior level: 456 students in 2018 compared to 451 in 2025. The Hispanic share of enrollment edged up from 8% to 19% over that span. Class-load math has loosened: from 15.5:1 in 2018 to 18.4:1 in 2025.

On the community side, members of the 6TH GRADE CENTER community share and discuss school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.