Serving 766 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 13:1 is lower than 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 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 766 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in TN
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 37% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 42% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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 0.61. 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?
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?
766 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 13:1, which is lower than 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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 766 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 37% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 42% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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