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Waynesboro Middle School

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Waynesboro Middle School is a public middle school in Waynesboro, Tennessee, serving 290 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Wayne County School District, which is ranked 120 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Waynesboro Middle School consistently underperforms the state and county averages in standardized test scores across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 11% of students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 39.7% and the county average of 21.1%. Similarly, the school's English Language Arts proficiency rate of 17.4% lags behind the state (37.6%) and county (26.3%) averages. The school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, with the "White Students" ranking in the bottom 5% of Tennessee middle schools and the "Female Students" ranking in the bottom 15%. However, the school performs relatively better for "Special Education Students" and "Low Socio-Economic Status Students," ranking in the top 50% and top 40% of Tennessee middle schools, respectively.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Lewis County Middle School and Collinwood Middle School, Waynesboro Middle School consistently underperforms in academic measures. Both Collinwood Middle School and Lewis County Middle School outperform Waynesboro Middle School in Mathematics, English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies proficiency rates. The high percentage of white students, low socioeconomic status, and the school's rural location may be contributing factors to Waynesboro Middle School's poor academic performance, which has been declining over the years.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 407 South Main ST
       Waynesboro, TN  38485

(931) 722-5545

District: Wayne County

SchoolDigger Rank:
460th of 587 Tennessee Middle Schools


Students who attend Waynesboro Middle School usually attend:

High:    Collinwood High School
    Wayne County High School

Feeder schools for Waynesboro Middle School:

Elementary:    Collinwood Elementary
    Waynesboro Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  290

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.1%
Hispanic:
5.2%
Asian:
0.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.8% Help


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Compare Details Waynesboro Middle School ranks worse than 78.4% of middle schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Waynesboro Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Waynesboro Middle School 460th of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See Waynesboro Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Wayne County:

SchoolDigger ranks Wayne County 120th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Waynesboro Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Waynesboro Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 64.15 145th 435 66.7%
2011 62.82 177th 462 61.7%
2012 39.23 308th 466 33.9%
2013 58.23 229th 475 51.8%
2014 51.12 254th 485 47.6%
2015 32.16 397th 492 19.3%
2018 42.95 327th 563 41.9%
2019 39.30 356th 574 38.0%
2021 35.30 357th 576 38.0%
2022 35.52 357th 569 37.3%
2023 21.33 462nd 594 22.2%
2024 22.26 460th 587 21.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Waynesboro Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.41 127th 279 54.5%
2022 50.24 77th 260 70.4%
2023 56.11 56th 288 80.6%
2024 39.54 155th 299 48.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Waynesboro Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.41 149th 481 69.0%
2019 41.81 285th 490 41.8%
2021 35.21 304th 483 37.1%
2022 43.22 260th 495 47.5%
2023 28.59 384th 514 25.3%
2024 40.49 283rd 510 44.5%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Waynesboro Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 36.35 366th 529 30.8%
2021 26.02 399th 538 25.8%
2022 28.56 392nd 552 29.0%
2023 16.51 475th 560 15.2%
2024 15.75 472nd 554 14.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Waynesboro Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 40.97 300th 523 42.6%
2021 48.76 238th 529 55.0%
2022 43.83 281st 540 48.0%
2023 24.45 429th 557 23.0%
2024 28.53 406th 560 27.5%
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Rank History for White students at Waynesboro Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.32 340th 481 29.3%
2019 34.18 324th 484 33.1%
2021 26.41 387th 496 22.0%
2022 23.85 403rd 500 19.4%
2023 14.06 468th 503 7.0%
2024 13.61 474th 504 6.0%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Waynesboro Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 345 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a -15 336
1989 369 6 n/a 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 376
1990 394 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1991 382 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 384
1992 413 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 415
1993 401 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 404
1994 396 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1995 377 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a -11 371
1996 377 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a -11 371
1997 380 5 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 391
1998 359 4 0 1 1 n/a n/a -1 364
1999 375 4 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 381
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 455 455
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 384 384
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 406 406
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 406 406
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 394 394
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 398 398
2006 363 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 368
2007 297 2 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 301
2008 310 3 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 314
2009 279 5 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 286
2010 302 5 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 312
2011 303 7 1 2 0 0 2 0 315
2012 318 4 1 2 1 0 2 0 328
2013 311 2 1 4 1 0 2 0 321
2014 307 2 0 1 1 0 1 0 312
2015 314 2 0 2 2 0 1 0 321
2016 311 1 0 4 1 1 1 0 319
2017 309 2 0 5 1 1 1 0 319
2018 274 6 0 4 0 0 0 0 284
2019 262 4 0 4 0 1 0 0 271
2020 247 3 1 9 0 1 0 0 261
2021 255 1 1 6 0 0 0 0 263
2022 276 2 2 8 2 0 2 0 292
2023 270 1 2 15 0 0 2 0 290

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Waynesboro Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 336 19.0 17.6 n/a
1989 376 19.0 19.7 n/a
1990 400 19.0 21.0 n/a
1991 384 18.0 21.3 n/a
1992 415 18.0 23.0 n/a
1993 404 18.0 22.4 n/a
1994 400 20.0 20.0 n/a
1995 371 23.0 16.1 n/a
1996 371 23.0 16.1 n/a
1997 391 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 364 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 381 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 455 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 384 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 406 n/a n/a n/a
2003 406 n/a n/a n/a
2004 394 n/a n/a n/a
2005 398 n/a n/a n/a
2006 368 17.0 21.6 n/a
2007 301 18.0 16.7 75.4
2008 314 20.0 15.7 67.5
2009 286 20.0 14.3 70.6
2010 312 24.0 13.0 58.7
2011 315 18.0 17.5 58.1
2012 328 21.0 15.6 63.4
2013 321 22.0 14.5 63.2
2014 312 20.0 15.6 60.9
2015 321 20.0 16.0 61.1
2016 319 20.0 15.9 30.7
2017 319 21.5 14.8 n/a
2018 284 21.0 13.5 n/a
2019 271 20.0 13.5 n/a
2020 261 21.0 12.4 54.8
2021 263 16.5 15.9 n/a
2022 292 18.5 15.7 n/a
2023 290 18.0 16.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Waynesboro Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 336 19.0 17.6 n/a
1989 376 19.0 19.7 n/a
1990 400 19.0 21.0 n/a
1991 384 18.0 21.3 n/a
1992 415 18.0 23.0 n/a
1993 404 18.0 22.4 n/a
1994 400 20.0 20.0 n/a
1995 371 23.0 16.1 n/a
1996 371 23.0 16.1 n/a
1997 391 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 364 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 381 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 455 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 384 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 406 n/a n/a n/a
2003 406 n/a n/a n/a
2004 394 n/a n/a n/a
2005 398 n/a n/a n/a
2006 368 17.0 21.6 n/a
2007 301 18.0 16.7 75.4
2008 314 20.0 15.7 67.5
2009 286 20.0 14.3 70.6
2010 312 24.0 13.0 58.7
2011 315 18.0 17.5 58.1
2012 328 21.0 15.6 63.4
2013 321 22.0 14.5 63.2
2014 312 20.0 15.6 60.9
2015 321 20.0 16.0 61.1
2016 319 20.0 15.9 30.7
2017 319 21.5 14.8 n/a
2018 284 21.0 13.5 n/a
2019 271 20.0 13.5 n/a
2020 261 21.0 12.4 54.8
2021 263 16.5 15.9 n/a
2022 292 18.5 15.7 n/a
2023 290 18.0 16.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Waynesboro Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $553 (5.7%) $8,652 (88.6%) $9,762
2020 $703 (7.1%) $8,354 (84.0%) $9,940
2021 $1,181 (11.1%) $8,822 (82.7%) $10,666
2022 $2,616 (24.0%) $7,656 (70.1%) $10,919
2023 $2,065 (17.6%) $8,982 (76.4%) $11,750

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Waynesboro Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 356th of 574 Middle schoolsRanks 462nd of 594 Middle schools
 15.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Waynesboro Middle School)31.310.7
 20.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wayne County)35.417.8
 17.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.237.2
 9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Waynesboro Middle School)32.819.4
 13.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wayne County)36.420.9
 15.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Waynesboro Middle School)44.68.5
 36.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wayne County)349.2
 24.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)3931.5
 7.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Waynesboro Middle School)37.511.8
 25.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wayne County)3418.8
 15.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.435.9
 2.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (Waynesboro Middle School)33.96.6
 27.3%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Wayne County)29.112.7
 16.4%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)3843.4
 5.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Waynesboro Middle School)22.115.1
 7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wayne County)15.114.8
 0.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)33.635
 1.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Waynesboro Middle School)45.621.9
 23.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wayne County)35.327.7
 7.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.436.1
 0.7%
7th Grade Social Studies (Waynesboro Middle School)38.243.8
 5.6%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Wayne County)3849
 11%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)43.246.9
 3.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Waynesboro Middle School)15.211.9
 3.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wayne County)20.414
 6.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)35.134
 1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Waynesboro Middle School)13.914.7
 0.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wayne County)1611.9
 4.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)27.126.3
 0.8%
8th Grade Social Studies (Waynesboro Middle School)16.532.4
 15.9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Wayne County)29.330.5
 1.2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)41.541.6
 0.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Waynesboro Middle School)278.1
 18.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Wayne County)2716.9
 10.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Waynesboro Middle School)31.516.9
 14.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Wayne County)2923.8
 5.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%
All Grades Social Studies (Waynesboro Middle School)28.627.2
 1.4%
   All Grades Social Studies (Wayne County)32.330.7
 1.6%
   All Grades Social Studies (Tennessee)40.943.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students271290
 7%
African American41
 75%
American Indian00
Asian02
Hispanic415
 275%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White262270
 3.1%
Two or More Races02

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In the 2022-23 school year, 290 students attended Waynesboro Middle School.

Students who attend Waynesboro Middle School usually go on to attend Collinwood High School

Waynesboro Middle School ranks in the bottom 21.6% of Tennessee middle schools.

Students at Waynesboro Middle School are 93% White, 5% Hispanic.


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