Smith County Middle School

134 Smith County Middle School
Carthage, TN 37030
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
6/
10
Top 50%
Smith County Middle School serves 329 students in grades 5-8.
Smith County Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 329 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in TN
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Smith County Middle School's student population of 329 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
329 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Smith County Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Smith County Middle School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TN)
Overall Testing Rank
#831 out of 1721 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
28%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
30%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
7%
12%
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Black
2%
22%
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White
86%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.26
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Smith County Middle School's ranking?
Smith County Middle School is ranked #831 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Smith County Middle School often compared to?
Smith County Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Smith County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Smith County Middle School?
329 students attend Smith County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Smith County Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Smith County Middle School?
Smith County Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Smith County Middle School offer ?
Smith County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Smith County Middle School part of?
Smith County Middle School is part of Smith County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 329 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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