Serving 955 students in grades 5-8, Whitthorne Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (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 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 955 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in TN
Math Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Whitthorne 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 Whitthorne Middle School is 0.66, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Whitthorne Middle School?
955 students attend Whitthorne Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Whitthorne Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitthorne Middle School?
Whitthorne Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Whitthorne Middle School offer ?
Whitthorne Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Whitthorne Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 955 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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