Very Good
#358 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 20% in state
Algood Middle School
Middle School · Putnam County · Cookeville, TN
A Putnam County middle school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
540 Dry Valley RD, Cookeville, TN 38506
- Math 62% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Algood Middle School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Algood Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,971/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cookeville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,051
Median home value
$256,100
Median rent
$1,032/mo
College educated
30.8%
Homeownership
71.2%
Poverty rate
13.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38506; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Plains AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 98 | Compare → |
| Avery Trace Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 5–8 | 1.9 mi | 745 | Compare → |
| Putnam County VitalEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 106 | Compare → |
| Algood Christian ElementaryPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 2.3 mi | 19 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Putnam County
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #10 of 20
- District spending per student
- $10,619NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Algood Middle School is listed in Putnam County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Algood Middle School
Algood Middle School is a public middle school in Cookeville, TN, part of Putnam County, serving approximately 730 students in grades 5th-8th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #358 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Algood Middle School
What grades does Algood Middle School serve?
Algood Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Algood Middle School?
Algood Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 730 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Algood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Algood Middle School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Algood Middle School rank in TN?
Algood Middle School ranks #358 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Algood Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Algood Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Algood Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Algood Middle School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Algood Middle School a charter school?
No, Algood Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Algood Middle School a Title I school?
No, Algood Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 730
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Putnam County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.2%
- Phone
- (931) 537-6141
- Area population (ZIP 38506)
- 29,657
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38506; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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