Serving 472 students in grades 6-8, W O Inman Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
W O Inman Middle School's student population of 472 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
472 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
W O Inman Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W O Inman Middle School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#495 out of 1761 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
17%
21%
White
72%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W O Inman Middle School's ranking?
W O Inman Middle School is ranked #495 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are W O Inman Middle School often compared to?
W O Inman Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Henry Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend W O Inman Middle School?
472 students attend W O Inman Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of W O Inman Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W O Inman Middle School?
W O Inman Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does W O Inman Middle School offer ?
W O Inman Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is W O Inman Middle School part of?
W O Inman Middle School is part of Paris School District.
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