Serving 332 students in grades 5-8, Boones Creek 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 was 46% (which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 43% (which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
332 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)46%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)43%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
2%
21%
White
89%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% TN state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average).
How many students attend Boones Creek Middle School?
332 students attend Boones Creek Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Boones Creek Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boones Creek Middle School?
Boones Creek Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Boones Creek Middle School offer ?
Boones Creek Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Boones Creek Middle School part of?
Boones Creek Middle School is part of Washington County School District.
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