Serving 350 students in grades 5-8, Dresden Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 350 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dresden Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Dresden Middle School's student population of 350 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
350 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dresden Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dresden Middle School is 0.21, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#422 out of 1721 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
13%
Black
3%
21%
White
89%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dresden Middle School's ranking?
Dresden Middle School is ranked #422 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Dresden Middle School often compared to?
Dresden Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dresden Elementary School, Gleason School, Stewart County Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Dresden Middle School?
350 students attend Dresden Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Dresden Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dresden Middle School?
Dresden Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dresden Middle School offer ?
Dresden Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dresden Middle School part of?
Dresden Middle School is part of Weakley County School District.
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