Tennyson Middle School

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Tennyson Middle School teaches students in grades 6-8.

Tennyson Middle School is a part of Waco ISD.

Tennyson Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

6001 Sanger Ave, Waco, TX

Parkdale Viking Hills Neighborhood

Waco Independent School District

3.7

3.4

963 Students

C+

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School Details

Head of School
Ms Lisa R Hall

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1

Math Proficiency
29%

Reading Proficiency
50%

C+

Academics

Teachers

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Academics

Reading Proficiency

50%

Math Proficiency

29%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 16:1 Teachers 62	Full Time Teachers 62
Teachers in First or Second Year 23.6%

Test Scores

Equity

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

468:1

Student Diversity

Male 50.8%	Female 49.2%
Hispanic 57.9%	Black 27.5%
White 11.4%	Two or more races 2.3%
Asian <1%	Native American <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 Niche User

8/4/2022

The teachers are good but the admin is horrible! This one lady there is running the school into the dirt as well as running teachers off.

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1.0 parent

9/19/2025

Awful experience overall, with only a few exceptions among the staff. My child learned very little here, came home angry almost every day, and was even nearly stabbed by another student—yet the other child faced no suspension. The band teacher frequently complained openly about not being paid enough...

5.0 parent

11/6/2017

We have been so pleased with TMS. particularly with their ATLAS program. The leadership of the program and the school are excellent.

5.0 parent

12/29/2008

4.0 parent

6/24/2008

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Waco High School

9th to 12th
Public

B-

Brazos High School

9th to 12th
Public

Eagle Christian Academy

Pre-K to 12th
Private

Koehne Park

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Fishing
Lake

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Playground
Walking Paths

Jaycee Park

Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Grills

Lakeside Park

Bike Trails
Disc Golf
Playground

Midway Park

Boating
Camping
Grills

Woodway Activity Park

Bike Trails
Disc Golf
Fishing

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Texas Mclennan County Waco 76710 Parkdale Viking Hills

Tennyson Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Waco, TX and is served by the Waco Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 963 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 29% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 50% are proficient in reading. Tennyson Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $296,752. Discover additional schools in the area, like Waco High School, Brazos High School, Eagle Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Waco has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Tennyson Middle School.

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