Serving 481 students in grades 6-8, Athens City Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 481 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Athens City Middle School's student population of 481 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
481 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Athens City Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Athens City Middle School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#419 out of 1761 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
8%
21%
White
70%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Athens City Middle School's ranking?
Athens City Middle School is ranked #419 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Athens City Middle School often compared to?
Athens City Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Calhoun Elementary School, Mountain View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Athens City Middle School?
481 students attend Athens City Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Athens City Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Athens City Middle School?
Athens City Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Athens City Middle School offer ?
Athens City Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Athens City Middle School part of?
Athens City Middle School is part of Athens School District.
School Reviews
2 9/29/2009
They have a pathway school for troublesome kids and they took a teacher from the regular classroom that had complaints from female students against him and put him there. Genius, that way if there are more complaints against him, no one will believe the students since they are in trouble.
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