Serving 698 students in grades 6-8, Walter J. Baird 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 34% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% 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: 698 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 45%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in TN
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 48% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Walter J. Baird 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 Walter J. Baird Middle School is 0.63, 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.
Walter J. Baird Middle School is ranked #691 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Walter J. Baird Middle School often compared to?
Walter J. Baird Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winfree Bryant 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 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Walter J. Baird Middle School?
698 students attend Walter J. Baird Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Walter J. Baird Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walter J. Baird Middle School?
Walter J. Baird Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Walter J. Baird Middle School offer ?
Walter J. Baird Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Walter J. Baird Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 698 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 45%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 48% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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