Serving 847 students in grades 5-8, Upperman Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (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 12% 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: 847 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in TN
Math Proficiency
: 29% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Upperman 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 Upperman Middle School is 0.22, 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?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Upperman Middle School?
847 students attend Upperman Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Upperman Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Upperman Middle School?
Upperman Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Upperman Middle School offer ?
Upperman Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Upperman Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 847 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 29% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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