East Jr. High School

400 Leach Rd
Somerville, TN 38068
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 294 students in grades 6-8, East Jr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 4% (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 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 294 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

East Jr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

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School Overview

East Jr. High School's student population of 294 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
294 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

East Jr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Jr. High School is 0.54, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (TN)
#1700 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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3%
28%
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4%
30%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
7%
13%
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Black
61%
21%
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White
29%
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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0.54
This chart display the diversity score of East Jr. High School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is East Jr. High School's ranking?
East Jr. High School is ranked #1700 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are East Jr. High School often compared to?
East Jr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 4% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend East Jr. High School?
294 students attend East Jr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of East Jr. High School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Jr. High School?
East Jr. High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does East Jr. High School offer ?
East Jr. High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is East Jr. High School part of?
East Jr. High School is part of Fayette County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 294 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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