Serving 528 students in grades 6-8, Maury Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 528 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Maury Middle School's student population of 528 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
528 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Maury 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 Maury 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
#624 out of 1721 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
1%
21%
White
89%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maury Middle School's ranking?
Maury Middle School is ranked #624 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Maury Middle School often compared to?
Maury Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Maury Middle School?
528 students attend Maury Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Maury Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maury Middle School?
Maury Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Maury Middle School offer ?
Maury Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Maury Middle School part of?
Maury Middle School is part of Jefferson County School District.
School Reviews
3 2/10/2020
I love this school. I have learned so much with it being my 3rd year here, and so much that has not even in the state standards. Many thanks to all the faculty in the school that could not try any harder. They do whatever they can to help us learn. Even if it means tutoring after school.
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