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#916 of 1,786 schools in TN
W James Middle School
Middle School · Dickson County · White Bluff, TN
A Dickson County middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P. O. Box 169 RD, White Bluff, TN 37187
- Math 41% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at W James Middle School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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 W James Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,290/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (White Bluff), 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
$71,049
Median home value
$283,100
Median rent
$952/mo
College educated
19%
Homeownership
77.9%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37187; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Dickson County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burns Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 6–8 | Not available | 491 | Compare → |
| Charlotte Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | Not available | 446 | Compare → |
| Dickson County Distance Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | Not available | 75 | Compare → |
| Dickson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 6–8 | Not available | 563 | 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.
Dickson County
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #10 of 17
- District spending per student
- $10,729NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
W James Middle School is listed in Dickson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About W James Middle School
W James Middle School is a public middle school in White Bluff, TN, part of Dickson County, serving approximately 233 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #916 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about W James Middle School
What grades does W James Middle School serve?
W James Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend W James Middle School?
W James Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 233 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W James Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at W James Middle School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does W James Middle School rank in TN?
W James Middle School ranks #916 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is W James Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
W James Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 W James Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, W James Middle School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is W James Middle School a charter school?
No, W James Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is W James Middle School a Title I school?
No, W James Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 233
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Dickson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.5%
- Phone
- (615) 740-5770
- Area population (ZIP 37187)
- 8,382
- Area average commute
- 41.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 37187; 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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