Norris Middle School vs. Jefferson Middle School
Should I attend Norris 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:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 497 students in grades 6-8, Norris 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 23% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Serving 716 students in grades 5-8, Jefferson Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 32% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
5-8
Total Students
497 students
716 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
55 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#932 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#498 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
33%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
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158
Grade 6 Students
161
181
Grade 7 Students
164
192
Grade 8 Students
172
185
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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4%
% Hispanic
4%
12%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
91%
68%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
3%
9%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%