Serving 813 students in grades 5-8, Prescott South Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 813 students
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Prescott South Middle School serves the southern part of Cookeville, TN, covering an area of approximately 66 square miles. Most students typically have a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to get to the school, with an average distance of 5 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 8.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prescott South Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Prescott South Middle School's student population of 813 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
813 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
59 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
To Develop Students Socially, Emotionally, and Academically for Success.
School Rankings
Prescott South Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prescott South Middle School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#444 out of 1728 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.2%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prescott South Middle School's ranking?
Prescott South Middle School is ranked #444 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Prescott South Middle School often compared to?
Prescott South Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Avery Trace Middle School, Algood Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Prescott South Middle School?
813 students attend Prescott South Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Prescott South Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Prescott South Middle School offer ?
Prescott South Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Prescott South Middle School part of?
Prescott South Middle School is part of Putnam County School District.
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