Excellent
#294 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 16% in state
Dresden Middle School
Middle School · Weakley County · Dresden, TN
A Weakley County middle school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
759 Linden ST, Dresden, TN 38225
- Math 59% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dresden Middle School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
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 47% (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 30 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Dresden 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 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated988/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dresden), 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
$50,150
Median home value
$111,800
Median rent
$738/mo
College educated
16%
Homeownership
71.4%
Poverty rate
20.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38225; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Gleason SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–12 | Not available | 374 | Compare → |
| Greenfield SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–12 | Not available | 457 | Compare → |
| Martin Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 435 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Weakley County
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #3 of 10
- District spending per student
- $11,298NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dresden Middle School is listed in Weakley County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dresden Middle School
Dresden Middle School is a public middle school in Dresden, TN, part of Weakley County, serving approximately 339 students in grades 5th-8th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #294 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dresden Middle School
What grades does Dresden Middle School serve?
Dresden Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Dresden Middle School?
Dresden Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 339 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dresden Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dresden 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 Dresden Middle School rank in TN?
Dresden Middle School ranks #294 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Dresden Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dresden Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Dresden Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dresden Middle School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dresden Middle School a charter school?
No, Dresden Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dresden Middle School a Title I school?
No, Dresden Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 339
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Weakley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.0%
- Phone
- (731) 364-2407
- Area population (ZIP 38225)
- 6,183
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
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 38225; 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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