Serving 529 students in grades 6-8, Carpenters Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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: 529 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carpenters Middle School's student population of 529 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
529 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Carpenters Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carpenters Middle School is 0.12, 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
#665 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
1%
21%
White
94%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
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 Carpenters Middle School's ranking?
Carpenters Middle School is ranked #665 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Carpenters Middle School often compared to?
Carpenters Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heritage Middle School, Montgomery Ridge Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Carpenters Middle School?
529 students attend Carpenters Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Carpenters Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carpenters Middle School?
Carpenters Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Carpenters Middle School offer ?
Carpenters Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Carpenters Middle School part of?
Carpenters Middle School is part of Blount County School District.
School Reviews
5 2/20/2020
I kinda like the school just the 8th grade science teachers aren't very good.
5 6/24/2014
I love this school. It's teachers are very nice and they all teach very well. They are using more electronics now to keep the kids attention and to do more fun stuff and be able to do stuff they couldn't before. The school lunch is also very good there.
There are related arts available to everyone during school hours. There are keyboarding, chorus, band, art, gym, teen living, study halls, and tutoring in all subjects. There is also classes that teach you how to type and how to use a computer.
5 5/12/2014
this school seems pretty good it is just like my school it teaches very well also i think i know a couple people if one of the names is joey i used to be his friend in elementary school i would recommend this school to everyone.
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