Meigs Middle School vs. Head Middle School
Should I attend Meigs 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
Meigs Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Head Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 688 students in grades 5-8, Meigs Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% 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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
5-8
5-8
Total Students
688 students
551 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#54 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#782 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
31%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
174
174
Grade 6 Students
171
171
Grade 7 Students
173
101
Grade 8 Students
170
105
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
6%
% Hispanic
7%
6%
% Black
23%
53%
% White
58%
32%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
12%