Serving 528 students in grades 6-8, Carpenters Middle School ranks in the top 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 42% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 528 students
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Carpenters Middle School serves the northwest part of Maryville, TN, covering an attendance zone of approximately 1 square mile. Most students live within a typical driving distance of 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 5.1 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carpenters Middle School's student population of 528 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
528 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
30 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
School Rankings
Carpenters 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 Carpenters Middle School is 0.19, 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
#643 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
4%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.8%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Carpenters Middle School's ranking?
Carpenters Middle School is ranked #643 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Carpenters Middle School often compared to?
Carpenters Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heritage Middle School, Montgomery Ridge Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Carpenters Middle School?
528 students attend Carpenters Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Carpenters Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Carpenters Middle School offer ?
Carpenters Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Carpenters Middle School part of?
Carpenters Middle School is part of Blount County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
this school seems pretty good it is just like my school it teaches very well also i think i know a couple people if one of the names is joey i used to be his friend in elementary school i would recommend this school to everyone.
5 10/10/2025
I love this school. It's teachers are very nice and they all teach very well. They are using more electronics now to keep the kids attention and to do more fun stuff and be able to do stuff they couldn't before. The school lunch is also very good there.
There are related arts available to everyone during school hours. There are keyboarding, chorus, band, art, gym, teen living, study halls, and tutoring in all subjects. There is also classes that teach you how to type and how to use a computer.
5 10/10/2025
I kinda like the school just the 8th grade science teachers aren't very good.
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