John Early Middle School vs. Head Middle School
Should I attend John Early Middle School or Head 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
John Early Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Head Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 181 students in grades 6-8, John Early 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 3% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 5% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Serving 551 students in grades 5-8, Head 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 23% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
5-8
Total Students
181 students
551 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1678 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#782 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
31%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
-
174
Grade 6 Students
74
171
Grade 7 Students
52
101
Grade 8 Students
55
105
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
9%
6%
% Black
86%
53%
% White
2%
32%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.25
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
12%