Wayside Middle

Summary:

Wayside Middle is a public middle school located in Fort Worth, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 1,077. It is part of the Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 563 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wayside Middle consistently outperforms the Eagle Mt-Saginaw ISD and the state of Texas in STAAR test scores across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Wayside Middle had 66.11% of 6th graders proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 56.25% for the district and 54.45% for the state. The school also has a more racially diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of White (44.2%) and Hispanic (37.14%) students. Additionally, Wayside Middle has a strong Gifted and Talented program, with its students ranking in the top half of Texas middle schools in this category, and consistently low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 0.3% over the past few years.

When compared to the nearby schools, such as Vista Ridge Middle, Lucyle Collins Middle, and Leo Adams Middle, Wayside Middle generally outperforms them in academic metrics, such as STAAR test scores and student-teacher ratio. This suggests that Wayside Middle may be a desirable option for families in the area, as it is effectively serving its diverse student population and providing them with a quality education.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1300 Old Decatur Rd
       Fort Worth, TX  76179-4324


(817) 232-0541

District: Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
809th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,438 Help


Students who attend Wayside Middle usually attend:

High:    Boswell High School

Feeder schools for Wayside Middle:

Elementary:    Bryson Elementary
    Eagle Mountain Elementary
    Lake Pointe Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  1,090

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.9%
Hispanic:
34.8%
African American:
13.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.6% Help


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Compare Details Wayside Middle ranks better than 65.7% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 2nd among 6 ranked middle schools in the Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.59. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Wayside Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd). Student population at Wayside Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (43.9%), Hispanic (34.8%), African American (13.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wayside Middle is 16.2. 4 middle schools in the Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wayside Middle is $9,438. 4 middle schools in the Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wayside Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Wayside Middle 809th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Wayside Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd) 563rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wayside Middle

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Rank History for all students at Wayside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 51.82 853rd 1573 45.8%
2005 54.54 774th 1582 51.1%
2006 62.89 600th 1585 62.1%
2007 60.86 677th 1684 59.8%
2008 61.87 669th 1718 61.1%
2009 63.13 651st 1763 63.1%
2010 64.10 602nd 1803 66.6%
2011 62.41 694th 1895 63.4%
2012 70.00 497th 1951 74.5%
2013 64.73 635th 1973 67.8%
2014 65.92 638th 1987 67.9%
2015 60.37 805th 2043 60.6%
2016 66.79 636th 1987 68.0%
2017 67.61 499th 2027 75.4%
2018 71.25 445th 2080 78.6%
2019 65.02 584th 2193 73.4%
2021 61.82 691st 2252 69.3%
2022 62.39 671st 2254 70.2%
2023 63.65 692nd 2330 70.3%
2024 58.59 809th 2361 65.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Wayside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.93 246th 720 65.8%
2019 51.90 336th 753 55.4%
2021 61.43 220th 743 70.4%
2022 43.04 473rd 813 41.8%
2023 68.07 195th 817 76.1%
2024 39.55 497th 812 38.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Wayside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.64 426th 1376 69.0%
2019 52.28 514th 1445 64.4%
2021 60.77 379th 1592 76.2%
2022 56.91 483rd 1643 70.6%
2023 72.00 287th 1720 83.3%
2024 54.07 641st 1760 63.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wayside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.57 183rd 1597 88.5%
2019 56.74 444th 1626 72.7%
2021 43.72 801st 1712 53.2%
2022 51.70 605th 1757 65.6%
2023 51.53 642nd 1815 64.6%
2024 45.98 952nd 1881 49.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wayside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.86 557th 2039 72.7%
2019 52.35 856th 2073 58.7%
2021 51.46 916th 2172 57.8%
2022 55.66 802nd 2220 63.9%
2023 55.81 828th 2251 63.2%
2024 47.85 1040th 2224 53.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Wayside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.74 419th 2008 79.1%
2019 65.72 557th 2047 72.8%
2021 63.82 627th 2151 70.9%
2022 60.01 717th 2221 67.7%
2023 61.75 703rd 2241 68.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Wayside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.99 301st 1430 79.0%
2019 62.62 622nd 1446 57.0%
2021 66.88 552nd 1501 63.2%
2023 68.40 461st 1481 68.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Wayside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.92 617th 2008 69.3%
2019 49.37 878th 2058 57.3%
2021 44.58 1054th 2118 50.2%
2022 76.86 247th 2182 88.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Wayside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.61 447th 2030 78.0%
2019 62.66 605th 2069 70.8%
2021 59.10 739th 2168 65.9%
2022 62.82 654th 2228 70.6%
2023 64.82 632nd 2245 71.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Wayside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.12 226th 587 61.5%
2019 64.75 204th 594 65.7%
2021 62.50 201st 589 65.9%
2022 39.98 421st 606 30.5%
2023 56.58 297th 616 51.8%
2024 40.83 425th 612 30.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Wayside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.84 407th 1167 65.1%
2019 53.80 436th 1193 63.5%
2021 52.92 441st 1213 63.6%
2022 44.75 606th 1251 51.6%
2023 51.52 520th 1273 59.2%
2024 44.96 618th 1271 51.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wayside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.27 599th 1895 68.4%
2019 53.32 772nd 1935 60.1%
2021 59.63 632nd 2043 69.1%
2022 65.41 500th 2077 75.9%
2023 63.19 590th 2116 72.1%
2024 52.37 862nd 2108 59.1%
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Rank History for White students at Wayside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.56 438th 1673 73.8%
2019 59.60 605th 1684 64.1%
2021 50.29 796th 1700 53.2%
2022 54.89 720th 1723 58.2%
2023 55.79 719th 1749 58.9%
2024 48.76 860th 1724 50.1%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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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Enrollment information for Wayside Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 555 7 28 64 1 n/a n/a 0 655
1989 517 6 36 75 3 n/a n/a 0 637
1990 533 10 41 72 2 n/a n/a 0 658
1991 602 19 37 74 0 n/a n/a 0 732
1992 589 18 45 69 2 n/a n/a 0 723
1993 602 16 50 79 1 n/a n/a 0 748
1994 643 13 47 92 1 n/a n/a 0 796
1995 708 14 38 121 4 n/a n/a 0 885
1996 708 14 38 121 4 n/a n/a 0 885
1997 691 15 36 127 2 n/a n/a 0 871
1998 712 22 44 120 1 n/a n/a 0 899
1999 553 14 64 69 5 n/a n/a 0 705
2000 594 10 69 80 6 n/a n/a 0 759
2001 614 17 68 104 4 n/a n/a 0 807
2002 685 21 67 143 1 n/a n/a 0 917
2003 685 21 67 143 1 n/a n/a 0 917
2004 704 19 67 146 2 n/a n/a 0 938
2005 550 24 23 126 3 n/a n/a 0 726
2006 548 27 18 145 5 n/a n/a 0 743
2007 570 33 19 174 6 n/a n/a 0 802
2008 606 46 17 201 5 n/a n/a 0 875
2009 649 54 22 233 3 n/a n/a 0 961
2010 555 56 15 199 3 n/a n/a 0 828
2011 489 45 12 197 12 0 23 0 778
2012 524 55 13 191 8 0 21 0 812
2013 530 46 10 192 14 0 21 0 813
2014 573 46 9 208 14 3 16 0 869
2015 603 51 8 217 38 7 19 0 943
2016 595 63 11 241 31 10 20 0 971
2017 553 48 14 281 12 6 29 0 943
2018 510 47 13 268 5 4 33 0 880
2019 531 60 15 320 3 3 33 0 965
2020 499 67 12 304 1 3 35 0 921
2021 481 85 13 338 2 2 43 0 964
2022 497 106 23 377 2 0 57 0 1062
2023 476 127 28 400 3 1 42 0 1077
2024 479 148 38 379 3 2 41 0 1090

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 Wayside Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 655 42.0 15.5 n/a
1989 637 n/a n/a n/a
1990 658 37.0 17.7 n/a
1991 732 36.9 19.8 n/a
1992 723 39.3 18.3 11.9
1993 748 42.0 17.8 22.6
1994 796 41.9 19.0 15.3
1995 885 48.0 18.4 13.9
1996 885 48.0 18.4 13.9
1997 871 50.0 17.4 15.4
1998 899 50.9 17.7 12.7
1999 705 44.5 15.8 12.2
2000 759 47.3 16.0 15.4
2001 807 49.5 16.3 14.9
2002 917 52.7 17.4 17.3
2003 917 52.7 17.4 17.3
2004 938 54.8 17.1 17.4
2005 726 47.1 15.4 14.5
2006 743 48.6 15.3 14.1
2007 802 51.4 15.6 18.1
2008 875 51.0 17.2 17.9
2009 961 56.2 17.1 22.3
2010 828 54.1 15.2 25.4
2011 778 51.9 14.9 27.8
2012 812 49.2 16.4 28.8
2013 813 48.0 16.9 27.8
2014 869 47.0 18.4 28.2
2015 943 53.0 17.7 33.6
2016 971 51.0 19.0 29.5
2017 943 53.5 17.6 30.4
2018 880 54.8 16.0 29.5
2019 965 53.6 17.9 33.6
2020 921 57.0 16.1 31.9
2021 964 58.1 16.5 33.2
2022 1062 59.8 17.7 35.1
2023 1077 64.8 16.6 39.4
2024 1090 67.0 16.2 42.6

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 Wayside Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 655 42.0 15.5 n/a
1989 637 n/a n/a n/a
1990 658 37.0 17.7 n/a
1991 732 36.9 19.8 n/a
1992 723 39.3 18.3 11.9
1993 748 42.0 17.8 22.6
1994 796 41.9 19.0 15.3
1995 885 48.0 18.4 13.9
1996 885 48.0 18.4 13.9
1997 871 50.0 17.4 15.4
1998 899 50.9 17.7 12.7
1999 705 44.5 15.8 12.2
2000 759 47.3 16.0 15.4
2001 807 49.5 16.3 14.9
2002 917 52.7 17.4 17.3
2003 917 52.7 17.4 17.3
2004 938 54.8 17.1 17.4
2005 726 47.1 15.4 14.5
2006 743 48.6 15.3 14.1
2007 802 51.4 15.6 18.1
2008 875 51.0 17.2 17.9
2009 961 56.2 17.1 22.3
2010 828 54.1 15.2 25.4
2011 778 51.9 14.9 27.8
2012 812 49.2 16.4 28.8
2013 813 48.0 16.9 27.8
2014 869 47.0 18.4 28.2
2015 943 53.0 17.7 33.6
2016 971 51.0 19.0 29.5
2017 943 53.5 17.6 30.4
2018 880 54.8 16.0 29.5
2019 965 53.6 17.9 33.6
2020 921 57.0 16.1 31.9
2021 964 58.1 16.5 33.2
2022 1062 59.8 17.7 35.1
2023 1077 64.8 16.6 39.4
2024 1090 67.0 16.2 42.6

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 Wayside Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $443 (5.3%) $7,866 (94.7%) $8,310
2020 $374 (4.1%) $8,714 (95.9%) $9,088
2021 $597 (6.3%) $8,840 (93.7%) $9,438

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wayside Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 584th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 692nd of 2330 Middle schools
 3.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Wayside Middle)4151
 10%
   6th Grade Reading (Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd))4051
 11%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wayside Middle)4137
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd))4532
 13%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Wayside Middle)5860
 2%
   7th Grade Reading (Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd))5454
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wayside Middle)1719
 2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd))2222
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Wayside Middle)6064
 4%
   8th Grade Reading (Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd))5960
 1%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wayside Middle)6657
 9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd))6750
 17%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Wayside Middle)5554
 1%
   8th Grade Science (Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd))5541
 14%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Wayside Middle)4744
 3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd))4430
 14%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Wayside Middle)9998
 1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd))6649
 17%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students9651077
 11.6%
African American60127
 111.7%
American Indian33
Asian1528
 86.7%
Hispanic320400
 25%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White531476
 10.4%
Two or More Races3342
 27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.6%39.4%
 5.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wayside Middle

Wayside Middle ranks 809th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Wayside Middle are 44% White, 35% Hispanic, 14% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,090 students attended Wayside Middle.

Students who attend Wayside Middle usually go on to attend Boswell High School


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