Joe Shafer Middle School

240 Albert Gallatin Blvd
Gallatin, TN 37066
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 722 students in grades 6-8, Joe Shafer 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 35% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (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 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 722 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 50% in TN
  • : 35% (Top 30%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Joe Shafer Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

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School Overview

Joe Shafer Middle School's student population of 722 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
722 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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School Rankings

Joe Shafer 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 Joe Shafer Middle School is 0.58, 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)
#743 out of 1721 schools
(Top 50%)
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35%
28%
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23%
30%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
14%
13%
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Black
19%
21%
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White
61%
60%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
5%
4%
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0.58
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
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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 Joe Shafer Middle School's ranking?
Joe Shafer Middle School is ranked #743 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Joe Shafer Middle School often compared to?
Joe Shafer Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rucker Stewart Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Joe Shafer Middle School?
722 students attend Joe Shafer Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Joe Shafer Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joe Shafer Middle School?
Joe Shafer Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Joe Shafer Middle School offer ?
Joe Shafer Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Joe Shafer Middle School part of?
Joe Shafer Middle School is part of Sumner County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 722 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35% (Top 30%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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