Serving 316 students in grades 7-8, Sweetwater Jr High 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 30% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 316 students
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sweetwater Jr High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Sweetwater, TN, covering approximately 63.1 square miles. Families typically drive 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 5 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending up to 6.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sweetwater Jr High School's student population of 316 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
316 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sweetwater Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sweetwater Jr High School is 0.44, 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
#1180 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
18%
16%
Black
3%
20%
White
73%
57%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.2%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Jr. Cats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sweetwater Jr High School's ranking?
Sweetwater Jr High School is ranked #1180 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Sweetwater Jr High School?
316 students attend Sweetwater Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Sweetwater Jr High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Sweetwater Jr High School offer ?
Sweetwater Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sweetwater Jr High School part of?
Sweetwater Jr High School is part of Sweetwater School District.
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