Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 65583

The 65583 zip code area is home to two solid-performing middle schools, Waynesville Middle and 6th Grade Center, both part of the Waynesville R-VI school district. Waynesville Middle is ranked in the top 36% of Missouri middle schools, while 6th Grade Center's test scores are generally on par with district and state averages.

Waynesville Middle excels in several subject areas, including 7th grade math, 8th grade science, and Algebra I, where it outperforms the state average. However, both schools have room for improvement in 8th grade math proficiency. The schools serve a relatively high proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with free/reduced lunch rates around 39%, which may contribute to some academic performance gaps compared to state averages.

Despite these challenges, the schools maintain consistent quality within the Waynesville R-VI district, with similar performance metrics. This suggests potential opportunities for collaboration and sharing of best practices between the two middle schools, especially in areas where one school outperforms the other. Overall, the data indicates that families in the 65583 zip code have access to two solid-performing middle school options within the district.