Very Good
#653 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 29% in state
Waynesville Middle
Middle School · Waynesville R-vi · Waynesville, MO
A Waynesville R-vi middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
1001 HISTORIC 66 WEST, Waynesville, MO 65583
- Math 57% vs MO 45% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs MO 43% (2025)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Waynesville Middle score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 49% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Waynesville Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,391/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waynesville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,763
Median home value
$209,400
Median rent
$1,107/mo
College educated
34.4%
Homeownership
63.7%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65583; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maranatha Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.2 | PK–12 | 4.2 mi | 201 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Waynesville R-vi
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #6 of 9
- District spending per student
- $11,863NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Waynesville Middle is listed in WAYNESVILLE R-VI; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waynesville Middle
Waynesville Middle is a public middle school in Waynesville, MO, part of Waynesville R-vi, serving approximately 903 students in grades 7th-8th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #653 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waynesville Middle
What grades does Waynesville Middle serve?
Waynesville Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Waynesville Middle?
Waynesville Middle has an enrollment of approximately 903 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waynesville Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Waynesville Middle is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waynesville Middle rank in MO?
Waynesville Middle ranks #653 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Waynesville Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Waynesville Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Waynesville Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waynesville Middle has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Waynesville Middle a charter school?
No, Waynesville Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waynesville Middle a Title I school?
No, Waynesville Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waynesville Middle?
38.8% of students at Waynesville Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 903
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Pulaski County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.8%
- Phone
- (573) 842-2550
- Area population (ZIP 65583)
- 14,462
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 33
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 65583; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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