Serving 272 students in grades 5-8, Tellico Plains Junior High 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 26% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 272 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tellico Plains Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Tellico Plains Junior High School's student population of 272 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
272 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tellico Plains Junior High 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 Tellico Plains Junior High School is 0.12, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1206 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
2%
21%
White
94%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tellico Plains Junior High School's ranking?
Tellico Plains Junior High School is ranked #1206 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Tellico Plains Junior High School often compared to?
Tellico Plains Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vonore Middle School, Rural Vale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Tellico Plains Junior High School?
272 students attend Tellico Plains Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Tellico Plains Junior High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tellico Plains Junior High School?
Tellico Plains Junior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tellico Plains Junior High School offer ?
Tellico Plains Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Tellico Plains Junior High School part of?
Tellico Plains Junior High School is part of Monroe County School District.
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