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#890 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 50% in state
Whitwell Middle School
Middle School · Marion County · Whitwell, TN
A Marion County middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1 Butterfly LN, Whitwell, TN 37397
- Math 50% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Whitwell Middle School score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 24 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (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 Whitwell Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,498/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Whitwell), 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
$55,776
Median home value
$160,700
Median rent
$754/mo
College educated
13.6%
Homeownership
77.6%
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37397; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Marion County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 5–8 | Not available | 442 | 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.
Marion County
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #2 of 9
- District spending per student
- $10,468NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Whitwell Middle School is listed in Marion County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Whitwell Middle School
Whitwell Middle School is a public middle school in Whitwell, TN, part of Marion County, serving approximately 310 students in grades 5th-8th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #890 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Whitwell Middle School
What grades does Whitwell Middle School serve?
Whitwell Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Whitwell Middle School?
Whitwell Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 310 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitwell Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitwell Middle School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Whitwell Middle School rank in TN?
Whitwell Middle School ranks #890 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Whitwell Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Whitwell 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 Whitwell Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Whitwell Middle School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Whitwell Middle School a charter school?
No, Whitwell Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Whitwell Middle School a Title I school?
No, Whitwell Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 310
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.2%
- Phone
- (423) 658-5635
- Area population (ZIP 37397)
- 10,044
- Area average commute
- 38.1 min
- Area median age
- 47
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 37397; 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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