Serving 762 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 762 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- 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
Diversity
School Overview
Whitworth-buchanan Middle School's student population of 762 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
762 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
School Rankings
Whitworth-buchanan Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitworth-buchanan Middle School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#704 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
28%
15%
Black
21%
21%
White
43%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitworth-buchanan Middle School's ranking?
Whitworth-buchanan Middle School is ranked #704 out of 1,761 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?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% 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?
762 students attend Whitworth-buchanan Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Whitworth-buchanan Middle School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitworth-buchanan Middle School?
Whitworth-buchanan Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
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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