Serving 534 students in grades 6-8, Dekalb Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 534 students
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: DeKalb Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Smithville, TN, encompassing approximately 329 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 10.9 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and the furthest edge being 14.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dekalb Middle School's student population of 534 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
534 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
38 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
DeKalb Middle School's mission is wiring students to learn, achieve, and succeed.
School Rankings
Dekalb Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dekalb Middle School is 0.46, 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
#1281 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Hispanic
20%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
71%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.6%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Dekalb Middle School's ranking?
Dekalb Middle School is ranked #1281 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Dekalb Middle School?
534 students attend Dekalb Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Dekalb Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What grades does Dekalb Middle School offer ?
Dekalb Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dekalb Middle School part of?
Dekalb Middle School is part of Dekalb County School District.
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