Serving 397 students in grades 6-8, Maxine Smith Steam Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 397 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 70%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in TN
Math Proficiency
: 60% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 79% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 69% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Maxine Smith Steam Academy ranks within the top 5% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maxine Smith Steam Academy is 0.61, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Maxine Smith Steam Academy is ranked #74 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Maxine Smith Steam Academy often compared to?
Maxine Smith Steam Academyis often viewed alongside schools like White Station Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Maxine Smith Steam Academy?
397 students attend Maxine Smith Steam Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Maxine Smith Steam Academy students are Black, 30% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maxine Smith Steam Academy?
Maxine Smith Steam Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Maxine Smith Steam Academy offer ?
Maxine Smith Steam Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Maxine Smith Steam Academy part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 397 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 70%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 60% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 79% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 69% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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