Norwood Middle School vs. Oliver Springs Middle School
Should I attend Norwood Middle School or Oliver Springs 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
Norwood Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Oliver Springs Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Overview
Serving 173 students in grades 6-8, Norwood 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 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 177 students in grades 6-8, Oliver Springs 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 26% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
173 students
177 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1312 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#803 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
56
50
Grade 7 Students
66
56
Grade 8 Students
51
71
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
1%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
91%
93%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.13
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
66%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
15%
