1
Welcome to the WAYNESVILLE MIDDLE community. What's one thing that would make WAYNESVILLE MIDDLE even better?
Community prompt from u/allk12. Replies below.
Enrollment
906
Middle
DISTRICT 679 · STATE 461
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WAYNESVILLE R-VI·NCES 293144002484
WAYNESVILLE MIDDLE
1001 HISTORIC 66 WEST, WAYNESVILLE, MO 65583 · (573) 842-2550 · Pulaski County
GRADES 07–08MIDDLE33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL906 STUDENTS
C+
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 43% of Missouri public middle schools
- BTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- C+Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- DThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Missouri public middle schools
Student : Teacher
15.1:1
60 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.8:1 · STATE 13.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
41%
375 students
DISTRICT 46% · STATE 54%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 432 | 48% |
| Grade 8 | 474 | 52% |
Student demographics
64%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 62% · STATE 52% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within WAYNESVILLE R-VI. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
MAP 2024-25 . % Proficient + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
38.0%
MO avg 44.9% . -12.0pp since 2021
Math
42.2%
MO avg 43.8% . +1.8pp since 2021
What this means: On the MAP, Missouri's statewide test, about 38 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 42 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Missouri schools, those numbers are about 45 and 44. Reading and writing scores are down about 12 points since 2021, while math scores are up about 2 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Advanced | Proficient | Basic | Below Basic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 12.8% | 25.2% | 46.3% | 15.4% |
| Math | 17.2% | 25.0% | 36.8% | 20.8% |
Share of tested students at each MAP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
MAP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 38.0% | 42.2% |
| 2023-24 | 42.7% | 35.1% |
| 2022-23 | 45.7% | 36.7% |
| 2021-22 | 50.0% | 40.4% |
% Proficient + Advanced, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
43.0%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
44.4%
based on MO schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-1.3pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 43% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 44% typical for Missouri schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Missouri's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like WAYNESVILLE MIDDLE
WAYNESVILLE MIDDLE's state test result (43.0% proficient) is higher than 1 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAYNESVILLE MIDDLE this school | 906 | 41.4% | 43.0% |
| ANTIOCH MIDDLE GLADSTONE | 886 | 40.1% | 50.1% |
| GATEWAY 6TH GRADE CENTER Kansas City | 882 | 36.1% | 58.4% |
| PAUL KINDER MIDDLE SCHOOL BLUE SPRINGS | 919 | 38.8% | 49.2% |
| JEFFERSON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL ST CHARLES | 706 | 43.8% | 40.8% |
| HARDIN MIDDLE ST CHARLES | 676 | 39.8% | 53.4% |
Matched among Missouri middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where WAYNESVILLE MIDDLE ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 43.0% | #161 of 379 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 42.2% | #208 of 380 ▲ 44 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 38.0% | #216 of 380 ▼ 70 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -5.1pp | #40 of 364 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 906 | #23 of 397 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.1:1 | #272 of 321 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 63.7% | #35 of 321 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 41.4% | #243 of 379 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +10.4% | #34 of 91 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
906
+35 (+4%) vs 2020
+64% since 1990-91, when it was 552
Student : Teacher
15.1:1
was 15.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 906 | 60 | 15.1:1 | 41% (375) |
| 2023-24 | 903 | 62.5 | 14.4:1 | 39% (350) |
| 2022-23 | 865 | 59.8 | 14.5:1 | 45% (392) |
| 2020-21 | 871 | 55 | 15.8:1 | 41% (361) |
| 2017-18 | 821 | 57.4 | 14.3:1 | 44% (360) |
| 2015-16 | 848 | 64 | 13.3:1 | 44% (371) |
| 2010-11 | 858 | 63 | 13.6:1 | 36% (311) |
| 2000-01 | 606 | 44 | 13.8:1 | 38% (230) |
| 1990-91 | 552 | 35 | 15.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for WAYNESVILLE MIDDLE.
Since 2017-18: students up 10% (821 to 906); teachers up 4% (57.4 to 60).
About WAYNESVILLE MIDDLE
WAYNESVILLE MIDDLE is the name of a large middle school in WAYNESVILLE, Missouri. The school's enrollment of 906 students covers grades 7 through 8. Enrollment is 97% higher than the average for middle schools in Missouri, which is about 461.
WAYNESVILLE MIDDLE is one school in WAYNESVILLE R-VI, a system of 10 schools with 6,190 students.
Roughly 56% of students at WAYNESVILLE MIDDLE are White. Other groups make up 16% Hispanic, 12% Black, 11% multiracial, and 3% Pacific Islander. County-wide, 72% of Pulaski County residents are White. Pick two students at random and there is a 64% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
Its teaching staff equals 60 full-time positions, a ratio of 15.1:1. On average, middle schools in Missouri have 13.0:1, compared with 15.1:1 here. Around 41% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price meals. That tracks the 44% average for public schools in Pulaski County.
Measured against Missouri public middle schools, WAYNESVILLE MIDDLE receives a C+. The grade weighs proficiency most heavily, then how results compare with what the school's low-income share predicts, then the three-year change.
WAYNESVILLE MIDDLE's average proficiency rate on state tests of 43.0% is 1.3 points below the 44.4% the model predicts from its lunch-eligibility share.
Pulaski County has about 53,894 residents, and the median household income is $64,466, 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Besides WAYNESVILLE MIDDLE, Pulaski County has 22 other public schools.
Nearest public school: Parker Educational Center, less than a tenth of a mile away. Within five miles are 6 other public schools. Compared with its nearest neighbors, WAYNESVILLE MIDDLE ranks 6th of 7 on average proficiency.
WAYNESVILLE MIDDLE is coded as Town: Remote in federal locale data.
The school enrolled 906 students in 2024-25, 35 more than the 871 it had in 2020-21.
Community posts for WAYNESVILLE MIDDLE can cover school safety, transportation, and start times. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Pulaski County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
53,894
Census ACS
Median income
$64,466
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
26%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
23
9,884 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in WAYNESVILLE R-VI
- WAYNESVILLE SR. HIGHHigh · 1,719 students
- FREEDOM ELEM.Elementary · 954 students
- WAYNESVILLE EAST ELEM.Elementary · 920 students
- 6TH GRADE CENTERMiddle · 451 students
- PARTRIDGE ELEM.Elementary · 375 students
- WOOD ELEM.Elementary · 295 students
Other schools in WAYNESVILLE
- WAYNESVILLE SR. HIGHHigh · 1,719 students
- WAYNESVILLE EAST ELEM.Elementary · 920 students
- 6TH GRADE CENTERMiddle · 451 students
- Parker Educational CenterElementary · 34 students
- WAYNESVILLE CAREER CENTERHigh
Other Waynesville Middle schools
2 other US public schools in 3 states are named Waynesville Middle. WAYNESVILLE MIDDLE is the largest of the 3.
- Waynesville MiddleWaynesville, NC · 727 students
- Waynesville Middle SchoolWaynesville, OH · 379 students
Nearby schools
- Parker Educational Center0.1 mi · 34
- 6TH GRADE CENTER0.2 mi · 451
- WAYNESVILLE SR. HIGH0.3 mi · 1,719
- WAYNESVILLE EAST ELEM.1.7 mi · 920
- FREEDOM ELEM.4.5 mi · 954
- PARTRIDGE ELEM.5.0 mi · 375
Frequently asked questions
About WAYNESVILLE MIDDLEHow many students attend WAYNESVILLE MIDDLE?
WAYNESVILLE MIDDLE enrolls approximately 906 students in grades 07-08.
Is WAYNESVILLE MIDDLE an elementary, middle, or high school?
WAYNESVILLE MIDDLE is a middle school covering grades 07-08.
How many teachers does WAYNESVILLE MIDDLE have?
WAYNESVILLE MIDDLE employs 60 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.1:1.
What is the student diversity at WAYNESVILLE MIDDLE?
Student demographics at WAYNESVILLE MIDDLE are roughly 56% White, 16% Hispanic, 12% Black, 2% Asian, 11% Two or more.
Who oversees WAYNESVILLE MIDDLE?
WAYNESVILLE MIDDLE is overseen by WAYNESVILLE R-VI in Pulaski County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.