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#1319 of 1,786 schools in TN
Macon County Junior High School
Middle School · Macon County · Lafayette, TN
A middle school in Lafayette, TN where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1003 Highway 52 E By-pass 52 By-pass East, Lafayette, TN 37083
- Math 36% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 27% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Macon County Junior High School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 32% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (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 Macon County Junior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,840/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lafayette), 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
$60,215
Median home value
$231,400
Median rent
$821/mo
College educated
13.6%
Homeownership
73%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37083; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macon Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.5 | PK–11 | 1.9 mi | 98 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Macon County
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $9,939NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Macon County Junior High School is listed in Macon County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Macon County Junior High School
Macon County Junior High School is a public middle school in Lafayette, TN, part of Macon County, serving approximately 771 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,319 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Macon County Junior High School
What grades does Macon County Junior High School serve?
Macon County Junior High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Macon County Junior High School?
Macon County Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 771 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Macon County Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Macon County Junior High School is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Macon County Junior High School rank in TN?
Macon County Junior High School ranks #1,319 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Macon County Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Macon County Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Macon County Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Macon County Junior High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Macon County Junior High School a charter school?
No, Macon County Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Macon County Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Macon County Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 771
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Macon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.8%
- Phone
- (615) 666-7545
- Area population (ZIP 37083)
- 16,887
- Area average commute
- 31 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 37083; 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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