TENNYSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
TENNYSON MIDDLE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the WACO ISD school district, located in WACO, TX with about 930 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 63 teachers, TENNYSON MIDDLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
TENNYSON MIDDLE School, located at 6100 Tennyson Drive in Waco, Texas, is a core component of the Waco Independent School District. Serving students in the middle school grades, the institution is committed to providing a structured educational environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of young adolescents. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school, while fostering a supportive community culture that encourages student engagement and school pride.
Beyond its academic offerings, TENNYSON MIDDLE School prioritizes the integration of technology and extracurricular opportunities to create a well-rounded educational experience. By leveraging resources within the Waco ISD framework, the school seeks to address the diverse needs of its student body through various programs, sports, and elective courses. With a dedicated focus on preparation for future success, TENNYSON MIDDLE aims to equip its students with the critical thinking skills and character foundations necessary to thrive within the district and the broader Waco community.
For more information, contact TENNYSON MIDDLE at (254) 772-1440 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WACO, TX 76710-4361
(254) 772-1440
TENNYSON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WACO, TX with about 930 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- WACO ISD
- Total Students:
- 930
- Teachers:
- 63.63
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 930 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 55.8%
- Black or African American
- 27.3%
- White
- 14.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.2%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Female
- 47.5%
- Male
- 52.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.