Carter Middle School

204 North Carter School Rd
Strawberry Plains, TN 37871
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 586 students in grades 6-8, Carter 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 20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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: 586 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Carter Middle School's student population of 586 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
586 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

Carter Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carter Middle School is 0.30, 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.
This School
State Level (TN)
#1247 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Carter Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
26%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Carter Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
26%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Carter Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
8%
14%
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Black
6%
21%
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White
83%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Carter Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.30
This chart displays the diversity score of Carter Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
45%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carter Middle School's ranking?
Carter Middle School is ranked #1247 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Carter Middle School?
586 students attend Carter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Carter Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carter Middle School?
Carter Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Carter Middle School offer ?
Carter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Carter Middle School part of?
Carter Middle School is part of Knox County School District.

School Reviews

2   3/17/2016
I am a retired teacher from Sunnyview which is a feeder school for Carter. Our children and now our grandchild have attended Carter middle. Due to continuing issues with bullying as experienced by my grandchild and former students , I am extremely disappointed in the lack of action taken to address the issue.
- Posted by Parent - twixy

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 586 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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