Serving 638 students in grades 5-8, White House Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 23% 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: 638 students
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: White House Middle School serves the west part of White House, TN, covering an area of approximately 48.2 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 3.5 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 8.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
White House Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
White House Middle School's student population of 638 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
638 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
50 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. View full 38-year historical data
School Rankings
White House Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of White House Middle School is 0.39, 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
#272 out of 1728 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
14%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Black
5%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
77%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.3%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is White House Middle School's ranking?
White House Middle School is ranked #272 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are White House Middle School often compared to?
White House Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert E Ellis Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend White House Middle School?
638 students attend White House Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of White House Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does White House Middle School offer ?
White House Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is White House Middle School part of?
White House Middle School is part of Sumner County School District.
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