Serving 963 students in grades 6-8, Harris Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 963 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Harris Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Harris Middle School's student population of 963 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
963 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
Harris Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harris Middle School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1434 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
45%
14%
Black
11%
21%
White
37%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Harris Middle School is ranked #1434 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Harris Middle School often compared to?
Harris Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cascade Middle School, Community Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Harris Middle School?
963 students attend Harris Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Harris Middle School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harris Middle School?
Harris Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Harris Middle School offer ?
Harris Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Harris Middle School part of?
Harris Middle School is part of Bedford County School District.
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