Bearden Middle School vs. Farragut Middle School
Should I attend Bearden Middle School or Farragut Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Bearden Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Farragut Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,197 students in grades 6-8, Bearden 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 24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Serving 1,409 students in grades 6-8, Farragut Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,197 students
1,409 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
80 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#630 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#53 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
58%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
397
438
Grade 7 Students
389
467
Grade 8 Students
411
504
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
9%
% Hispanic
13%
5%
% Black
18%
3%
% White
61%
80%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
