TENNYSON MIDDLE

Located at 6001 SANGER AVE, in WACO, Texas, TENNYSON MIDDLE is a medium-sized intermediate school that instructs 963 students (grades 6 through 8), one of the schools within WACO ISD. Enrollment runs roughly 50% larger than the state mean of about 643.

WACO ISD runs 24 schools in total, collectively educating 13,476 students. TENNYSON MIDDLE is one of those campuses.

Looking at the student body, TENNYSON MIDDLE shows that Hispanic students make up the majority at 58%. Beyond that, the school records 28% Black, 11% White, 2% multiracial. That is meaningfully more Hispanic than the county at large, where the share is closer to 27%.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school lists 62 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 15.6:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 14.4:1, putting TENNYSON MIDDLE higher than the state norm the norm. Around 82% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. Set against McLennan County (around 62%), the school's rate is noticeably above typical.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, TENNYSON MIDDLE sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 38.1%; this one delivers 35.5%.

In the surrounding community, census data for McLennan County shows median household income runs about $66,643, 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 11%. TENNYSON MIDDLE is one of 124 public schools in McLennan County (combined enrollment of about 45,703 students).

The closest other public school is PARKDALE EL, roughly 0.2 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts TENNYSON MIDDLE at 3rd of 9; the average score across the group is 28.6%.

The school occupies an inner-city site.

Trend over the last 7 years. TENNYSON MIDDLE's enrollment has ticked up 4% since 2018, when it stood at 930 (now 963).

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