Serving 270 students in grades 6-8, North 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 was 5% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 13% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
270 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)13%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
2%
21%
White
92%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend North Middle School?
270 students attend North Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of North Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Middle School?
North Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Middle School offer ?
North Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Middle School part of?
North Middle School is part of Sullivan County School District.
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