Serving 384 students in grades 6-8, Eagleton Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 24% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
384 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)24%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
19%
14%
Black
3%
21%
White
73%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Eagleton Middle School?
384 students attend Eagleton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Eagleton Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eagleton Middle School?
Eagleton Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Eagleton Middle School offer ?
Eagleton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Eagleton Middle School part of?
Eagleton Middle School is part of Blount County School District.
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