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Jasper Middle School
Middle School · Marion County · Jasper, TN
A Marion County middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
601 Elm Avenue, Jasper, TN 37347
- Math 27% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 25% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jasper Middle School score 26% proficient, which is below 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 6 points since 2020, reaching 26% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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 Jasper 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated856/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jasper), 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
$57,854
Median home value
$141,600
Median rent
$798/mo
College educated
19%
Homeownership
80.4%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37347; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Marion County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitwell Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 5–8 | Not available | 310 | 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.
Marion County
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #9 of 9
- District spending per student
- $10,468NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jasper Middle School is listed in Marion County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jasper Middle School
Jasper Middle School is a public middle school in Jasper, TN, part of Marion County, serving approximately 442 students in grades 5th-8th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,705 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jasper Middle School
What grades does Jasper Middle School serve?
Jasper Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Jasper Middle School?
Jasper Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 442 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jasper Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jasper Middle School is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jasper Middle School rank in TN?
Jasper Middle School ranks #1,705 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Jasper Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jasper Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Jasper Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jasper Middle School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Jasper Middle School a charter school?
No, Jasper Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jasper Middle School a Title I school?
No, Jasper Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 442
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.3%
- Phone
- (423) 942-6251
- Area population (ZIP 37347)
- 8,555
- Area average commute
- 31.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 37347; 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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