The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 29% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 59% (which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 47%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students (09-10)
846 students
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)2%
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)9%
6%
Black
(09-10)6%
24%
White
(09-10)83%
68%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
50%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TN state average).
How many students attend Prescott Central Middle School?
846 students attend Prescott Central Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Prescott Central Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Prescott Central Middle School offer ?
Prescott Central Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Prescott Central Middle School part of?
Prescott Central Middle School is part of Putnam County School District.
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