Serving 629 students in grades 6-8, T A Dugger Junior High 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 42% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 629 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
T A Dugger Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
T A Dugger Junior High School's student population of 629 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
629 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
T A Dugger Junior High 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 T A Dugger Junior High School is 0.19, 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
#482 out of 1721 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
13%
Black
2%
21%
White
90%
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
37%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 T A Dugger Junior High School's ranking?
T A Dugger Junior High School is ranked #482 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend T A Dugger Junior High School?
629 students attend T A Dugger Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of T A Dugger Junior High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of T A Dugger Junior High School?
T A Dugger Junior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does T A Dugger Junior High School offer ?
T A Dugger Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is T A Dugger Junior High School part of?
T A Dugger Junior High School is part of Elizabethton School District.
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