Maury Middle School vs. Jefferson Middle School
Should I attend Maury Middle School or Jefferson 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
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Top Rankings
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Jefferson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 528 students in grades 6-8, Maury Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Serving 588 students in grades 6-8, Jefferson Middle 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 is 24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower 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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
528 students
588 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#624 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#962 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
23%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
183
173
Grade 7 Students
153
200
Grade 8 Students
192
215
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
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% Hispanic
5%
14%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
89%
81%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.21
0.33
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%