TENNYSON MIDDLE

tennyson.wacoisd.org/cms/One.aspx

963 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

963

Total Students

61.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TENNYSON MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	110
Hispanic	558
Black	265
Asian	6
Two or More	22
American Indian	2

Hispanic
558 (57.9%)
Black
265 (27.5%)
White
110 (11.4%)
Two or More
22 (2.3%)
Asian
6 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	WACO ISD
Phone:	(254)772-1440
Website:	http://tennyson.wacoisd.org/cms/One.aspx
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	963
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	775
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 333

Grade 7 331

Grade 8 299