Upperman Middle School

6700 Nashville Hwy
Baxter, TN 38544
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 800 students in grades 5-8, Upperman Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 800 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Upperman Middle School's student population of 800 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
800 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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School Rankings

Upperman Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Upperman Middle School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TN)
#992 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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28%
28%
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19%
30%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
7%
13%
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Black
2%
21%
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White
89%
60%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.20
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Upperman Middle School's ranking?
Upperman Middle School is ranked #992 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Upperman Middle School often compared to?
Upperman 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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Upperman Middle School?
800 students attend Upperman Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Upperman Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Upperman Middle School?
Upperman Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Upperman Middle School offer ?
Upperman Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Upperman Middle School part of?
Upperman Middle School is part of Putnam County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 800 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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