Serving 217 students in grades 6-8, Mcewen Junior High School ranks in the bottom 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 was 22% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 23% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
217 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#990 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
13%
Black
1%
21%
White
96%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
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 Mcewen Junior High School's ranking?
Mcewen Junior High School is ranked #990 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?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Mcewen Junior High School?
217 students attend Mcewen Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Mcewen Junior High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcewen Junior High School?
Mcewen Junior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mcewen Junior High School offer ?
Mcewen Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mcewen Junior High School part of?
Mcewen Junior High School is part of Humphreys County School District.
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