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Prescott South Middle School

1859 S. Jefferson St
Cookeville, TN 38506
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 812 students in grades 5-8, Prescott South Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 812 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 50% in TN
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Prescott South Middle School's student population of 812 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
812 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Prescott South 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 Prescott South Middle School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#568 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Prescott South Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Prescott South Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Prescott South Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Prescott South Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Prescott South Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Prescott South Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Prescott South Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
83%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Prescott South Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Prescott South Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Prescott South Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.30
This chart displays the diversity score of Prescott South Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Prescott South Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Prescott South Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prescott South Middle School's ranking?
Prescott South Middle School is ranked #568 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Prescott South Middle School often compared to?
Prescott South Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Avery Trace Middle School, Algood Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Prescott South Middle School?
812 students attend Prescott South Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Prescott South Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prescott South Middle School?
Prescott South Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Prescott South Middle School offer ?
Prescott South Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Prescott South Middle School part of?
Prescott South Middle School is part of Putnam County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 812 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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