Avery Trace Middle School

230 Raider Dr
Cookeville, TN 38501
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 756 students in grades 5-8, Avery Trace Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 756 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 50% in TN
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Avery Trace Middle School's student population of 756 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
756 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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School Rankings

Avery Trace Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Avery Trace Middle School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#619 out of 1721 schools
(Top 50%)
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32%
28%
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28%
30%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
28%
13%
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Black
5%
21%
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White
61%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.55
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Avery Trace Middle School's ranking?
Avery Trace Middle School is ranked #619 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Avery Trace Middle School often compared to?
Avery Trace Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prescott South Middle School, Algood Middle School, Upperman Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Avery Trace Middle School?
756 students attend Avery Trace Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Avery Trace Middle School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Avery Trace Middle School?
Avery Trace Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Avery Trace Middle School offer ?
Avery Trace Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Avery Trace Middle School part of?
Avery Trace Middle School is part of Putnam County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 756 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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