Serving 258 students in grades 5-8, Tellico Plains Junior 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 25% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 5% 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: 258 students
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tellico Plains Junior High School serves the southeast part of Tellico Plains, TN, covering an area of approximately 250.2 square miles. Families within this zone typically face a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest distance from the school to the edge of the attendance area being about 22 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tellico Plains Junior High School's student population of 258 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
258 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
14 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tellico Plains Junior 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 Tellico Plains Junior High School is 0.10, 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
#1261 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
2%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
95%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.4%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tellico Plains Junior High School's ranking?
Tellico Plains Junior High School is ranked #1261 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Tellico Plains Junior High School often compared to?
Tellico Plains Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rural Vale Elementary School, Vonore Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Tellico Plains Junior High School?
258 students attend Tellico Plains Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Tellico Plains Junior High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Tellico Plains Junior High School offer ?
Tellico Plains Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tellico Plains Junior High School part of?
Tellico Plains Junior High School is part of Monroe County School District.
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