Sweetwater Jr High School

1013 Cannon Ave
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 337 students in grades 7-8, Sweetwater 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 11% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 337 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sweetwater Jr High School's student population of 337 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
337 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater Jr High School is 0.38, 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)
#1333 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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11%
28%
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18%
30%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
16%
13%
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Black
3%
21%
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White
77%
60%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.38
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Sweetwater Jr High School's ranking?
Sweetwater Jr High School is ranked #1333 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Sweetwater Jr High School?
337 students attend Sweetwater Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Sweetwater Jr High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sweetwater Jr High School?
Sweetwater Jr High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sweetwater Jr High School offer ?
Sweetwater Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Sweetwater Jr High School part of?
Sweetwater Jr High School is part of Sweetwater School District.

School Reviews

2   12/21/2011
Only excelling Students or athletes acknowledged. No reward for B students or just good kids.
- Posted by Parent - Hinto

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 337 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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