Serving 230 students in grades 6-8, Humboldt 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 was 24% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 27% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 83% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
230 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)24%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)27%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
78%
21%
White
17%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
83%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
7%
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 57% TN state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TN state average).
How many students attend Humboldt Middle School?
230 students attend Humboldt Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Humboldt Middle School students are Black, 17% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Humboldt Middle School?
Humboldt Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Humboldt Middle School offer ?
Humboldt Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Humboldt Middle School part of?
Humboldt Middle School is part of Humboldt City Schools School District.
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