- Enrollment
- 1,885
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Waco, TX
Tennyson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Tennyson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484428005058
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tennyson Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 6
- middle schools in Waco · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 83.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Tennyson Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tennyson Middle ranks #4 of 6 middle schools in Waco, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Tennyson Middle shrank from 999 students in 2022-23 to 947 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 65.0 → 67.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-52 students YoY 484428005058 · Waco, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
963 enr · 14.8:1 · 83.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Waco H S (1,885 students)
Tennyson Middle shrank from 999 students in 2022-23 to 947 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 65.0 → 67.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Tennyson Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waco H S
Waco H S
1,885 students
- University H S
University H S
1,752 students
- This school
Tennyson Middle
963 students
- Bell's Hill El
Bell's Hill El
786 students
- Cesar Chavez M
Cesar Chavez Middle
786 students
- Lake Air Monte 734
Lake Air Montessori School
734 students
What this shows Tennyson Middle reports 963 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tennyson Middle compares
Tennyson Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.4% | ▲ 35% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 963 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
963
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Texas - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,294
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
189
in-school suspensions + 120 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 52 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.9%
African American 27.5%
White 11.4%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Tennyson Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waco Isd reports $14,294 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tennyson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waco H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| University H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bell's Hill El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cesar Chavez Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Air Montessori School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tennyson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,752
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~963 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Tennyson Middle
How many students attend Tennyson Middle?
Tennyson Middle has 963 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 999 (2022-23) → 947 (2023-24), down 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tennyson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Tennyson Middle is 14.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tennyson Middle?
83.4% of students at Tennyson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tennyson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Tennyson Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 57.9% of enrollment, in Waco, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tennyson Middle?
Tennyson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tennyson Middle rank among middle schools in Waco?
By Resource Investment Index, Tennyson Middle ranks #4 of 6 middle schools in Waco, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Waco on the city page.
What other schools are in Waco Isd?
Besides Tennyson Middle, Waco Isd also operates Waco H S (1,885 students), University H S (1,752 students), and Bell's Hill El (786 students). See the Waco Isd district page for the complete list.