Serving 383 students in grades 7-8, Haywood Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 383 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Haywood Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Haywood Middle School's student population of 383 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
383 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Haywood Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Haywood Middle School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1564 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
13%
Black
64%
21%
White
25%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Haywood Middle School's ranking?
Haywood Middle School is ranked #1564 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Haywood Middle School often compared to?
Haywood Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Haywood High School, East Side Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Haywood Middle School?
383 students attend Haywood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Haywood Middle School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Haywood Middle School?
Haywood Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Haywood Middle School offer ?
Haywood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Haywood Middle School part of?
Haywood Middle School is part of Haywood County School District.
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