Serving 757 students in grades 6-8, Walter J. Baird Middle School ranks in the top 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 38% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 757 students
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Walter J. Baird Middle School serves the northeast part of Lebanon, TN, covering an attendance zone of approximately 31.2 square miles. Most students live within a typical driving distance of 10 to 12 minutes from the school, with an average distance of 3.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 7.1 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Walter J. Baird Middle School's student population of 757 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
757 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
37 teachers
Year Founded
1975
School Calendar
School Motto
Equipping students to be compassionate, lifelong learners.
School Rankings
Walter J. Baird Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walter J. Baird Middle School is 0.67, which is more 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
#746 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
19%
16%
Black
22%
20%
White
50%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.1%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walter J. Baird Middle School's ranking?
Walter J. Baird Middle School is ranked #746 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Walter J. Baird Middle School often compared to?
Walter J. Baird Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winfree Bryant Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Walter J. Baird Middle School?
757 students attend Walter J. Baird Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Walter J. Baird Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Walter J. Baird Middle School offer ?
Walter J. Baird Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Walter J. Baird Middle School part of?
Walter J. Baird Middle School is part of Lebanon School District.
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