Serving 386 students in grades 5-8, Trenton Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 386 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Trenton Middle School's student population of 386 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
386 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Trenton Middle 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 Trenton Middle School is 0.50, 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
#1036 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
13%
Black
22%
21%
White
67%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Trenton Middle School's ranking?
Trenton Middle School is ranked #1036 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Trenton Middle School often compared to?
Trenton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Yorkville Elementary School, Peabody High School, Trenton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Trenton Middle School?
386 students attend Trenton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Trenton Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Trenton Middle School?
Trenton Middle School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Trenton Middle School offer ?
Trenton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Trenton Middle School part of?
Trenton Middle School is part of Trenton School District.
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