Serving 444 students in grades 6-8, Lafollette 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 8% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 444 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lafollette Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Lafollette Middle School's student population of 444 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
444 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lafollette 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 Lafollette Middle School is 0.10, 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
#1487 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
13%
Black
1%
21%
White
95%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 Lafollette Middle School's ranking?
Lafollette Middle School is ranked #1487 out of 1,721 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?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Lafollette Middle School?
444 students attend Lafollette Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Lafollette Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lafollette Middle School?
Lafollette Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lafollette Middle School offer ?
Lafollette Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lafollette Middle School part of?
Lafollette Middle School is part of Campbell County School District.
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