Tennyson Middle
#1072 of 1,684 middle schools in Texas
#9730 of 15,369 nationally
About Tennyson Middle
Tennyson Middle is a public middle located in Waco, in the Waco ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 963 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 40.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 1072nd of 1,684 ranked middle schools in Texas. Its strongest component is math proficiency (60th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 963.
There are 44 schools in Waco; Tennyson Middle ranks 14th of 43 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)48%
- Reading proficiency (30%)41%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)81.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Tennyson Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 963
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 81.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 41%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 48%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Tennyson Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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497 students · 399 m away
Harmony Science Acad (Waco)
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569 students · 1.0 km away
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Mountainview El
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349 students · 2.1 km away
Waco H S
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Lake Air Montessori School
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734 students · 2.6 km away
Hillcrest Pds Magnet
Waco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
431 students · 3.0 km away
Dean Highland El
Waco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
617 students · 3.5 km away
Woodway El
Waco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
547 students · 3.9 km away
Provident Heights El
Waco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
383 students · 4.4 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Tennyson Middle a good school?
Tennyson Middle has a Success Index (US) of 40.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #1072 of 1,684 in Texas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Tennyson Middle rank in Texas?
Tennyson Middle ranks #1072 of 1,684 middle schools in Texas and #9730 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Tennyson Middle?
Tennyson Middle had 963 students in 2025.
Is Tennyson Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Tennyson Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Tennyson Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Tennyson Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.