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#902 of 1,786 schools in TN
Joe Shafer Middle School
Middle School · Sumner County · Gallatin, TN
A Sumner County middle school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
240 Albert Gallatin BLVD, Gallatin, TN 37066
- Math 36% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 25% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Joe Shafer Middle School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 30% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (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 Joe Shafer Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated957/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gallatin), 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
$78,049
Median home value
$376,100
Median rent
$1,305/mo
College educated
33.5%
Homeownership
65%
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37066; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R T Fisher AlternativeEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 128 | Compare → |
| Rucker Stewart MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 643 | Compare → |
| Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes CreekEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 6–8 | Not available | 587 | Compare → |
| Liberty Creek Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 6–8 | Not available | 601 | 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.
Sumner County
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #38 of 50
- District spending per student
- $11,191NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Joe Shafer Middle School is listed in Sumner County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Joe Shafer Middle School
Joe Shafer Middle School is a public middle school in Gallatin, TN, part of Sumner County, serving approximately 635 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #902 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Joe Shafer Middle School
What grades does Joe Shafer Middle School serve?
Joe Shafer Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Joe Shafer Middle School?
Joe Shafer Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 635 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joe Shafer Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joe Shafer 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 Joe Shafer Middle School rank in TN?
Joe Shafer Middle School ranks #902 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Joe Shafer Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Joe Shafer Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Joe Shafer Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Joe Shafer Middle School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Joe Shafer Middle School a charter school?
No, Joe Shafer Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Joe Shafer Middle School a Title I school?
No, Joe Shafer Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 635
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Sumner County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.0%
- Phone
- (615) 452-9100
- Area population (ZIP 37066)
- 62,404
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
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 37066; 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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