Very Good
#468 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 26% in state
Jim Satterfield Middle School
Middle School · Trousdale County · Hartsville, TN
A Trousdale County middle school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
210 Damascus AVE, Hartsville, TN 37074
- Math 61% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jim Satterfield Middle School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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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Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,931
Median home value
$256,100
Median rent
$772/mo
College educated
8.4%
Homeownership
71.7%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37074; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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.
Trousdale County
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $10,675NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jim Satterfield Middle School is listed in Trousdale County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jim Satterfield Middle School
Jim Satterfield Middle School is a public middle school in Hartsville, TN, part of Trousdale County, serving approximately 328 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #468 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jim Satterfield Middle School
What grades does Jim Satterfield Middle School serve?
Jim Satterfield Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Jim Satterfield Middle School?
Jim Satterfield Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 328 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jim Satterfield Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jim Satterfield Middle School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jim Satterfield Middle School rank in TN?
Jim Satterfield Middle School ranks #468 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Jim Satterfield Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jim Satterfield Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Jim Satterfield Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jim Satterfield Middle School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Jim Satterfield Middle School a charter school?
No, Jim Satterfield Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jim Satterfield Middle School a Title I school?
No, Jim Satterfield Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 328
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Trousdale County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.6%
- Phone
- (615) 374-2748
- Area population (ZIP 37074)
- 10,999
- Area average commute
- 38.3 min
- Area median age
- 33.2
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 37074; 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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