Very Good
#624 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 35% in state
Avery Trace Middle School
Middle School · Putnam County · Cookeville, TN
A Putnam County middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
230 Raider DR, Cookeville, TN 38501
- Math 51% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Avery Trace Middle School score 43% 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 13 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (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 Avery Trace 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat 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
$50,923
Median home value
$245,100
Median rent
$856/mo
College educated
30.8%
Homeownership
49.4%
Poverty rate
20%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam County VitalEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 106 | Compare → |
| Highland Rim AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 294 | Compare → |
| Algood Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 5–8 | 1.9 mi | 730 | Compare → |
| Heavenly Host Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 73 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Putnam County
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #12 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
Avery Trace Middle School is listed in Putnam County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Avery Trace Middle School
Avery Trace Middle School is a public middle school in Cookeville, TN, part of Putnam County, serving approximately 745 students in grades 5th-8th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #624 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Avery Trace Middle School
What grades does Avery Trace Middle School serve?
Avery Trace Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Avery Trace Middle School?
Avery Trace Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 745 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avery Trace Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Avery Trace Middle School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Avery Trace Middle School rank in TN?
Avery Trace Middle School ranks #624 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Avery Trace Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Avery Trace Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Avery Trace Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Avery Trace Middle School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Avery Trace Middle School a charter school?
No, Avery Trace Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Avery Trace Middle School a Title I school?
No, Avery Trace Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 745
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Putnam County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.0%
- Phone
- (931) 520-2200
- Area population (ZIP 38501)
- 42,422
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 31.5
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 38501; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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