Serving 1,078 students in grades 6-8, White Station Middle School ranks in the top 20% 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 39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,078 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
White Station Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
White Station Middle School's student population of 1,078 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,078 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
White Station Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of White Station Middle School is 0.73, which is more 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
#270 out of 1721 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
2%
Hispanic
16%
13%
Black
40%
21%
White
27%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 White Station Middle School's ranking?
White Station Middle School is ranked #270 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are White Station Middle School often compared to?
White Station Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maxine Smith Steam Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend White Station Middle School?
1,078 students attend White Station Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of White Station Middle School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of White Station Middle School?
White Station Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does White Station Middle School offer ?
White Station Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is White Station Middle School part of?
White Station Middle School is part of Shelby County School District.
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