Below Average
#1466 of 1,786 schools in TN
Carter Middle School
Middle School · Knox County · Strawberry Plains, TN
A Knox County middle school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
204 North Carter School RD, Strawberry Plains, TN 37871
- Math 25% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carter Middle School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 26% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (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 30 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Carter 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average551/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,102
Median home value
$190,000
Median rent
$803/mo
College educated
14.5%
Homeownership
78.6%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37871; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Knox County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farragut Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 6–8 | Not available | 1,400 | Compare → |
| Gibbs Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | Not available | 614 | Compare → |
| Hardin Valley Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 6–8 | Not available | 1,017 | Compare → |
| Powell Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | Not available | 797 | 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.
Knox County
- Schools in district
- 94
- Rank in district
- #65 of 88
- District spending per student
- $11,187NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carter Middle School is listed in Knox County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carter Middle School
Carter Middle School is a public middle school in Strawberry Plains, TN, part of Knox County, serving approximately 587 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,466 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carter Middle School
What grades does Carter Middle School serve?
Carter Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Carter Middle School?
Carter Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 587 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carter Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carter 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 Carter Middle School rank in TN?
Carter Middle School ranks #1,466 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Carter Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Carter Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Carter Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carter Middle School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Carter Middle School a charter school?
No, Carter Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carter Middle School a Title I school?
No, Carter Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 587
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Knox County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.6%
- Phone
- (865) 933-3426
- Area population (ZIP 37871)
- 8,548
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 43.9
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 37871; 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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