Serving 551 students in grades 5-8, Head Middle School ranks in the top 20% 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 41% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Head Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Head Middle School is 0.62, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Head Middle School?
551 students attend Head Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Head Middle School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Head Middle School?
Head Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Head Middle School offer ?
Head Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Head Middle School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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