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Whitthorne Middle School
Middle School · Maury County · Columbia, TN
A Maury County middle school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
915 Lion PKWY, Columbia, TN 38401
- Math 24% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 24% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Whitthorne Middle School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 24% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 31% (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 Whitthorne Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,062/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbia), 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
$69,467
Median home value
$295,200
Median rent
$1,084/mo
College educated
24.4%
Homeownership
71.8%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38401; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.2 | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 887 | Compare → |
| White Stone AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.6 | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 111 | Compare → |
| Zion Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.9 | PK–12 | 3.9 mi | 381 | Compare → |
| Agathos Classical SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | PK–12 | 4.0 mi | 275 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Maury County
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #20 of 23
- District spending per student
- $11,129NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Whitthorne Middle School is listed in Maury County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Whitthorne Middle School
Whitthorne Middle School is a public middle school in Columbia, TN, part of Maury County, serving approximately 955 students in grades 5th-8th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,680 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Whitthorne Middle School
What grades does Whitthorne Middle School serve?
Whitthorne Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Whitthorne Middle School?
Whitthorne Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 955 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitthorne Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitthorne Middle School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Whitthorne Middle School rank in TN?
Whitthorne Middle School ranks #1,680 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Whitthorne Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Whitthorne Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Whitthorne Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Whitthorne Middle School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Whitthorne Middle School a charter school?
No, Whitthorne Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Whitthorne Middle School a Title I school?
No, Whitthorne Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 955
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Maury County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.3%
- Phone
- (931) 388-2558
- Area population (ZIP 38401)
- 66,696
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 38401; 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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