Serving 724 students in grades 5-8, Avery Trace 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 47% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 724 students
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: AVERY TRACE MIDDLE SCHOOL serves the northern part of Cookeville, TN, covering an area of approximately 35 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 7.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Avery Trace Middle School's student population of 724 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
724 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
52 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Avery Trace Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Avery Trace Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#550 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
36%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.5%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Avery Trace Middle School's ranking?
Avery Trace Middle School is ranked #550 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Avery Trace Middle School often compared to?
Avery Trace Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prescott South Middle School, Algood Middle School, Upperman Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Avery Trace Middle School?
724 students attend Avery Trace Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Avery Trace Middle School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Avery Trace Middle School offer ?
Avery Trace Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Avery Trace Middle School part of?
Avery Trace Middle School is part of Putnam County School District.
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