Is Waynesville Middle a good school?

Waynesville Middle ranks 210 th of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Waynesville Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 903 students attended Waynesville Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Waynesville Middle?

Students at Waynesville Middle are 58% White, 16% Hispanic, 11% African American, 10% Two or more races, 3% Pacific Islander, 2% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Waynesville Middle attend?

Students who attend Waynesville Middle usually go on to attend Waynesville Senior High

Waynesville Middle

Summary:

Waynesville Middle School is a public middle school located in Waynesville, Missouri, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 865 students. The school is part of the Waynesville R-VI School District, which is ranked 100 out of 386 districts in Missouri and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Waynesville Middle has shown a mixed performance in academic assessments compared to the state averages. While the school's 7th-grade English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates have consistently exceeded the state averages, its 8th-grade ELA and Mathematics proficiency rates have been below the state averages. However, the school's performance in Algebra I End-of-Course assessments has been notably strong, with proficiency rates consistently exceeding 70% in recent years, significantly higher than the state averages. Waynesville Middle has also consistently ranked among the top Missouri middle schools for African American, Hispanic, and multi-racial students, with high proficiency rates and star ratings, but its performance for Asian and gifted and talented students has been relatively weaker.

One area of concern for Waynesville Middle is its relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 18% to 24% in recent years, which are higher than the state's average. The school's per-student spending and student-teacher ratio are comparable to the nearby 6th Grade Center school, suggesting potential for collaboration and shared best practices to enhance the overall educational experience for students.

Detail:

Public 7-8

1001 Historic 66 West
Waynesville, MO 65583-2160

(573) 842-2550

District: Waynesville R-VI

SchoolDigger Rank:
210^th of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,412

Students who attend Waynesville Middle usually attend:

High:

Waynesville Senior High

Feeder schools for Waynesville Middle:

Elementary:	Freedom Elementary
	Partridge Elementary
	Thayer Elementary
	Waynesville East Elementary
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	Wood Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 903

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.4%

Hispanic:

16.1%

African American:

10.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Waynesville Middle ranks better than 53.4% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.34. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (58.4%), Hispanic (16.1%), African American (10.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 38.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waynesville Middle is 14.4. (See more...)

Compare Waynesville Middle employs 62.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waynesville Middle is $11,412.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Waynesville Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Waynesville Middle 210^th of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Waynesville Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Gifted and Talented students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Waynesville R-VI:

SchoolDigger ranks Waynesville R-VI 100^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Waynesville Middle

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Rank History for all students at Waynesville Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	67.02	131^st	619	78.8%
2007	64.61	166^th	624	73.4%
2008	67.84	140^th	624	77.6%
2009	65.81	173^rd	601	71.2%
2010	58.47	263^rd	614	57.2%
2011	56.84	281^st	625	55.0%
2012	56.85	282^nd	623	54.7%
2013	47.24	374^th	649	42.4%
2014	55.00	290^th	633	54.2%
2015	60.92	199^th	585	66.0%
2016	50.21	225^th	435	48.3%
2017	49.75	301^st	568	47.0%
2018	46.68	298^th	552	46.0%
2019	56.38	235^th	587	60.0%
2021	80.48	62^nd	454	86.3%
2022	65.54	133^rd	459	71.0%
2023	61.71	157^th	459	65.8%
2024	53.34	210^th	451	53.4%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Waynesville Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	45.32	47^th	79	40.5%
2019	66.94	23^rd	98	76.5%
2023	58.48	10^th	44	77.3%
2024	66.38	9^th	51	82.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Waynesville Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	53.88	62^nd	192	67.7%
2024	45.77	90^th	194	53.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Waynesville Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	43.73	232^nd	422	45.0%
2019	46.25	255^th	482	47.1%
2021	87.26	17^th	371	95.4%
2022	70.47	63^rd	365	82.7%
2023	69.39	68^th	382	82.2%
2024	62.85	108^th	378	71.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Waynesville Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	52.61	69^th	162	57.4%
2019	68.62	46^th	204	77.5%
2021	79.98	16^th	195	91.8%
2022	50.37	88^th	187	52.9%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Waynesville Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2019	63.94	41^st	121	66.1%
2023	52.07	30^th	48	37.5%
2024	61.19	19^th	45	57.8%

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Rank History for Asian students at Waynesville Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	14.08	32^nd	32	0.0%
2019	21.66	31^st	38	18.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Waynesville Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	51.17	63^rd	129	51.2%
2019	56.33	48^th	149	67.8%
2021	97.32	2^nd	135	98.5%
2022	88.16	8^th	148	94.6%
2023	83.68	10^th	153	93.5%
2024	72.14	27^th	144	81.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Waynesville Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	60.94	33^rd	96	65.6%
2019	74.02	21^st	130	83.8%
2023	82.37	8^th	74	89.2%
2024	79.77	3^rd	74	95.9%

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Rank History for White students at Waynesville Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	48.82	215^th	479	55.1%
2019	55.86	191^st	527	63.8%
2021	74.43	67^th	376	82.2%
2022	59.47	125^th	381	67.2%
2023	58.76	133^rd	385	65.5%
2024	44.33	207^th	379	45.4%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Waynesville Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	552	552
1992	391	98	29	21	2	n/a	n/a	0	541
1993	417	100	32	29	1	n/a	n/a	0	579
1994	405	87	41	26	2	n/a	n/a	0	561
1995	411	107	45	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	590
1996	411	107	45	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	590
1997	410	92	30	19	2	n/a	n/a	0	553
1998	404	85	27	23	3	n/a	n/a	0	542
1999	415	89	23	28	2	n/a	n/a	0	557
2000	412	117	27	33	4	n/a	n/a	0	593
2001	410	135	22	35	4	n/a	n/a	0	606
2002	415	156	14	33	5	n/a	n/a	0	623
2003	415	156	14	33	5	n/a	n/a	0	623
2004	439	164	26	36	2	n/a	n/a	0	667
2005	439	178	26	48	5	n/a	n/a	0	696
2006	496	166	27	54	8	n/a	n/a	0	751
2007	506	207	33	84	5	n/a	n/a	0	835
2008	509	203	43	85	3	n/a	n/a	0	843
2009	533	199	43	67	2	n/a	n/a	0	844
2010	498	224	36	85	5	n/a	n/a	0	848
2011	509	211	50	79	2	1	6	0	858
2012	522	214	35	70	3	4	31	0	879
2013	524	207	36	95	4	5	61	0	932
2014	485	220	31	113	5	6	59	0	919
2015	462	176	30	102	7	8	54	0	839
2016	479	157	25	93	10	15	69	0	848
2017	429	144	22	88	8	14	82	0	787
2018	466	136	22	96	5	15	81	0	821
2019	497	136	17	100	10	22	80	0	862
2020	490	129	15	103	13	21	100	0	871
2021	478	123	18	108	9	17	118	0	871
2022	503	128	20	109	1	21	125	0	907
2023	486	93	14	125	2	18	127	0	865
2024	527	98	19	145	4	23	87	0	903

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Waynesville Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	552	35.9	15.3	n/a
1992	541	35.1	15.4	21.1
1993	579	35.9	16.1	18.1
1994	561	36.3	15.5	23.5
1995	590	38.7	15.2	36.8
1996	590	38.7	15.2	36.8
1997	553	39.0	14.2	27.3
1998	542	39.1	13.9	24.2
1999	557	42.6	13.1	33.4
2000	593	44.8	13.2	40
2001	606	44.8	13.5	38
2002	623	44.9	13.9	36.8
2003	623	44.9	13.9	36.8
2004	667	44.8	14.9	31
2005	696	44.8	15.5	31.5
2006	751	51.2	14.7	31.8
2007	835	49.2	17.0	31.4
2008	843	64.4	13.1	32.7
2009	844	60.6	13.9	35.5
2010	848	61.3	13.8	38.1
2011	858	63.4	13.5	36.2
2012	879	59.3	14.8	37.7
2013	932	61.5	15.1	38.5
2014	919	63.8	14.3	40.2
2015	839	67.0	12.5	41.1
2016	848	64.0	13.2	43.8
2017	787	61.7	12.7	43.7
2018	821	57.3	14.3	43.8
2019	862	56.7	15.1	45.5
2020	871	54.9	15.8	42.1
2021	871	55.1	15.8	41.4
2022	907	59.8	15.1	36.7
2023	865	59.8	14.4	45.3
2024	903	62.5	14.4	38.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Waynesville Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	552	35.9	15.3	n/a
1992	541	35.1	15.4	21.1
1993	579	35.9	16.1	18.1
1994	561	36.3	15.5	23.5
1995	590	38.7	15.2	36.8
1996	590	38.7	15.2	36.8
1997	553	39.0	14.2	27.3
1998	542	39.1	13.9	24.2
1999	557	42.6	13.1	33.4
2000	593	44.8	13.2	40
2001	606	44.8	13.5	38
2002	623	44.9	13.9	36.8
2003	623	44.9	13.9	36.8
2004	667	44.8	14.9	31
2005	696	44.8	15.5	31.5
2006	751	51.2	14.7	31.8
2007	835	49.2	17.0	31.4
2008	843	64.4	13.1	32.7
2009	844	60.6	13.9	35.5
2010	848	61.3	13.8	38.1
2011	858	63.4	13.5	36.2
2012	879	59.3	14.8	37.7
2013	932	61.5	15.1	38.5
2014	919	63.8	14.3	40.2
2015	839	67.0	12.5	41.1
2016	848	64.0	13.2	43.8
2017	787	61.7	12.7	43.7
2018	821	57.3	14.3	43.8
2019	862	56.7	15.1	45.5
2020	871	54.9	15.8	42.1
2021	871	55.1	15.8	41.4
2022	907	59.8	15.1	36.7
2023	865	59.8	14.4	45.3
2024	903	62.5	14.4	38.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Waynesville Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$439 (4.4%)	$9,638 (95.7%)	$10,076
2020	$249 (2.4%)	$10,124 (97.6%)	$10,372
2021	$495 (4.9%)	$9,656 (95.1%)	$10,151
2022	$306 (2.7%)	$11,106 (97.3%)	$11,412

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Waynesville Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 235^th of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 157^th of 459 Middle schools	5.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Waynesville Middle)	36.3	36.3
7th Grade Mathematics (Waynesville R-VI)	36.3	36.3
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Waynesville Middle)	44.4	46.1	1.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Waynesville R-VI)	44.4	46.1	1.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Waynesville Middle)	31.3	23.6	7.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Waynesville R-VI)	31.3	23.6	7.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	30	1%
8th Grade Science (Waynesville Middle)	45.9	46.6	0.7%
8th Grade Science (Waynesville R-VI)	45.9	46.6	0.7%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Waynesville Middle)	54.4	42.5	11.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Waynesville R-VI)	54.4	42.5	11.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.3	42.7	4.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Waynesville Middle)	87.8	85.1	2.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Waynesville R-VI)	49.4	33.2	16.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	862	865	0.3%
African American	136	93	31.6%
American Indian	10	2	80%
Asian	17	14	17.6%
Hispanic	100	125	25%
Pacific Islander	22	18	18.2%
White	497	486	2.2%
Two or More Races	80	127	58.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.5%	45.3%	0.2%

Schools Near Waynesville Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)			MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)			MAP Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Waynesville Middle	Public	7-8	1001 Historic 66 West	Waynesville	65583	Pulaski County	Waynesville R-VI	No	No	No	No	(573) 842-2550	903	63	14.4	38.8%	527 (58.4%)	98 (10.9%)	145 (16.1%)	19 (2.1%)	4 (0.4%)	23 (2.5%)	87 (9.6%)	53.3	210^th of 451 public middle schools	53.4%		61.7	157^th of 459 public middle schools	65.8%	53		36.5	24.4	29.9		45.4	37.9	72.0	$11,412	$306	$11,106
6th Grade Center	Public	6	810 Roosevelt Street	Waynesville	65583	Pulaski County	Waynesville R-VI	No	No	No	No	(573) 842-2300	441	25	18.0	39.2%	249 (56.5%)	53 (12.0%)	78 (17.7%)	7 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.6%)	37 (8.4%)								(n/a)	45.7				36.5				$10,391	$1,142	$9,249
Dixon Middle	Public	6-8	200 E. 5th Street	Dixon	65459	Pulaski County	Dixon R-I	No	No	No	No	(573) 759-7163	208	17	12.3	41.3%	187 (89.9%)	7 (3.4%)	9 (4.3%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	26.8	337^th of 451 public middle schools	25.3%		21.6	375^th of 459 public middle schools	18.3%	38	10.3	20.7	21.5	24.2	23.6	30.8	27.4		$9,921	$3,023	$6,897

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