Serving 755 students in grades 6-8, Whitworth-buchanan Middle School ranks in the top 50% 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 50% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 755 students
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School serves the southeastern part of its school district in Murfreesboro, TN, covering an area of approximately 107.4 square miles. Families typically experience a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 29.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whitworth-buchanan Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Whitworth-buchanan Middle School's student population of 755 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
755 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
58 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Whitworth-buchanan 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 Whitworth-buchanan Middle School is 0.71, 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
#657 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
30%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
40%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.4%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and Yellow
School Mascot
Yellow Jackets
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitworth-buchanan Middle School's ranking?
Whitworth-buchanan Middle School is ranked #657 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Whitworth-buchanan Middle School often compared to?
Whitworth-buchanan Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Christiana Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Whitworth-buchanan Middle School?
755 students attend Whitworth-buchanan Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Whitworth-buchanan Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Whitworth-buchanan Middle School offer ?
Whitworth-buchanan Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Whitworth-buchanan Middle School part of?
Whitworth-buchanan Middle School is part of Rutherford County School District.
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