Serving 434 students in grades 6-8, Whittle Springs 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 11% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Whittle Springs 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 Whittle Springs Middle School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Whittle Springs Middle School?
434 students attend Whittle Springs Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Whittle Springs Middle School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 23% of students are Black, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whittle Springs Middle School?
Whittle Springs Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Whittle Springs Middle School offer ?
Whittle Springs Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Whittle Springs Middle School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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