Harpeth Middle School vs. Sycamore Middle School
Should you attend Harpeth Middle School or Sycamore Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 438 students in grades 5-8, Harpeth 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 35% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Serving 650 students in grades 5-8, Sycamore 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
5-8
5-8
Total Students
438 students
650 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#784 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#884 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
101
163
Grade 6 Students
118
147
Grade 7 Students
110
171
Grade 8 Students
109
169
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
10%
8%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
87%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.23
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
13%
