Norris Middle School vs. Jefferson Middle School
Should you attend Norris Middle School or Jefferson Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Jefferson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
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Attribute
Overall Rank
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 489 students in grades 6-8, Norris 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 33% (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 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Serving 721 students in grades 5-8, Jefferson Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
5-8
Total Students
489 students
721 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
61 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#773 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#343 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
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164
Grade 6 Students
149
162
Grade 7 Students
168
199
Grade 8 Students
172
196
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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3%
% Hispanic
4%
12%
% Black
1%
6%
% White
92%
70%
% Hawaiian
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n/a
% Two or more races
3%
9%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
