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Bolivar Middle School
Middle School · Hardeman County Schools · Bolivar, TN
A Hardeman County Schools middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P. O. Box 279 ST, Bolivar, TN 38008
- Math 17% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 16% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bolivar Middle School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 16% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 23% (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 Bolivar Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,751/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bolivar), 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
$43,827
Median home value
$123,700
Median rent
$841/mo
College educated
12.9%
Homeownership
66.5%
Poverty rate
17.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38008; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Hardeman County Schools
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #9 of 9
- District spending per student
- $11,701NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bolivar Middle School is listed in Hardeman County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bolivar Middle School
Bolivar Middle School is a public middle school in Bolivar, TN, part of Hardeman County Schools, serving approximately 296 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,341 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bolivar Middle School
What grades does Bolivar Middle School serve?
Bolivar Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Bolivar Middle School?
Bolivar Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 296 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bolivar Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bolivar Middle School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bolivar Middle School rank in TN?
Bolivar Middle School ranks #1,341 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Bolivar Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bolivar Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Bolivar Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bolivar Middle School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bolivar Middle School a charter school?
No, Bolivar Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bolivar Middle School a Title I school?
No, Bolivar Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 296
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Hardeman County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.7%
- Phone
- (731) 658-3656
- Area population (ZIP 38008)
- 9,351
- Area average commute
- 31.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
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 38008; 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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