Serving 474 students in grades 6-8, I B Tigrett Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 17%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
474 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
17%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)2%
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)8%
9%
Black
(15-16)76%
22%
White
(15-16)11%
64%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)3%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
70%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 17% TN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average).
How many students attend I B Tigrett Middle School?
474 students attend I B Tigrett Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of I B Tigrett Middle School students are Black, 11% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of I B Tigrett Middle School?
I B Tigrett Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does I B Tigrett Middle School offer ?
I B Tigrett Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is I B Tigrett Middle School part of?
I B Tigrett Middle School is part of Madison County School District.
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