Tennyson Middle
Waco, TX · Waco ISD
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, midsize
1,190th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 30%▼ Declining
6100 TENNYSON DR, Waco, TX 76710
(254)772-1440NCES ID 484428005058Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Tennyson Middle 1,190th of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 30% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 49th in 2019 to 30th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 897 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 947 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 46.2% | 56.6% | ▲ 10.4 pts | |
| Black | 34.6% | 29.7% | ▼ 4.9 pts | |
| White | 17.0% | 10.8% | ▼ 6.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.5% | 2.1% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $253K in zip 76710 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Tennyson Middle in?
Tennyson Middle is part of the Waco ISD district in Waco, Texas.
Is Tennyson Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Tennyson Middle 1,190th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 30% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Tennyson Middle?
Hispanic 57%, Black 30%, White 11%, Two or more races 2% (947 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Tennyson Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 76710 is $253K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.