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#1051 of 1,786 schools in TN
Appling Middle School
Middle School · Bartlett · Bartlett, TN
A Bartlett middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3700 Appling RD, Bartlett, TN 38133
- Math 54% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Appling Middle School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2014–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Appling Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,541/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bartlett), 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
$82,485
Median home value
$234,800
Median rent
$1,449/mo
College educated
32.7%
Homeownership
69.9%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38133; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Lin Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | 0.9 mi | 693 | Compare → |
| Kate Bond Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 1,013 | Compare → |
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| Elmore Park Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 3.3 mi | 755 | 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.
Bartlett
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #9 of 10
- District spending per student
- $11,266NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Appling Middle School is listed in Bartlett; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Appling Middle School
Appling Middle School is a public middle school in Bartlett, TN, part of Bartlett, serving approximately 602 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,051 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Appling Middle School
What grades does Appling Middle School serve?
Appling Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Appling Middle School?
Appling Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 602 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Appling Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Appling Middle School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Appling Middle School rank in TN?
Appling Middle School ranks #1,051 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Appling Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Appling Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Appling Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Appling Middle School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Appling Middle School a charter school?
No, Appling Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Appling Middle School a Title I school?
No, Appling Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 602
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.3%
- Phone
- (901) 373-1410
- Area population (ZIP 38133)
- 21,153
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
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 38133; 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, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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