Is Selmer Middle School a good school?

Selmer Middle School ranks 286 th of 587 Tennessee middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Selmer Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 206 students attended Selmer Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Selmer Middle School?

Students at Selmer Middle School are 73% White, 15% African American, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Selmer Middle School attend?

Students who attend Selmer Middle School usually go on to attend McNairy Central High School

Selmer Middle School

Summary:

Selmer Middle School is a public middle school in Selmer, Tennessee, serving 232 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the McNairy County School District, which is ranked 85 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Selmer Middle School faces several challenges, including below-average academic performance compared to state and county standards. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics (34.8%), English Language Arts (29.1%), and Science (40.3%) were lower than the state averages of 39.7%, 37.6%, and 44%, respectively. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with African American and low socioeconomic status students consistently underperforming compared to their peers. Additionally, Selmer Middle School's statewide ranking has declined from 104 out of 475 Tennessee middle schools in 2012-2013 to 288 out of 580 in 2023-2024, with its star rating dropping from 4 to 3 over the same period.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Chester County Junior High School and Hardin County Middle School, Selmer Middle School's academic performance is generally lower, with these neighboring schools having higher proficiency rates and statewide rankings. Despite the higher spending per student at Selmer Middle School, the school's leadership and the McNairy County School District should closely examine the factors contributing to these issues and develop targeted strategies to address them, with a focus on improving instructional quality, providing additional support for struggling students, and ensuring equitable access to educational opportunities for all students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

635 East Poplar Avenue
Selmer, TN 38375

(731) 645-7977

District: McNairy County

SchoolDigger Rank:
286^th of 587 Tennessee Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,327

Students who attend Selmer Middle School usually attend:

High:

McNairy Central High School

Feeder schools for Selmer Middle School:

Elementary:

Selmer Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 9.0

Number of students: 206

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.8%

African American:

15.0%

Hispanic:

5.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Selmer Middle School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.17. (See more...)

Compare Details Selmer Middle School ranks better than 51.3% of middle schools in Tennessee. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.62. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.8%), African American (15%), Hispanic (5.8%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Selmer Middle School is 9. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Selmer Middle School is $14,327.

Schooldigger 2018 Rankings:

Selmer Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Selmer Middle School 286^th of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See Selmer Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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McNairy County:

SchoolDigger ranks McNairy County 74^th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2013	81.56	114^th	846	86.5%
2014	64.24	264^th	853	69.1%
2015	64.62	298^th	855	65.1%
2018	52.17	423^rd	997	57.6%

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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Selmer Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2010	51.03	209^th	435	52.0%
2011	65.13	160^th	462	65.4%
2012	76.48	99^th	466	78.8%
2013	73.94	104^th	475	78.1%
2014	59.91	182^nd	485	62.5%
2015	65.43	166^th	492	66.3%
2017	35.03	277^th	362	23.5%
2018	46.90	293^rd	563	48.0%
2019	48.47	253^rd	574	55.9%
2021	50.09	250^th	576	56.6%
2022	57.85	207^th	569	63.6%
2023	49.17	280^th	594	52.9%
2024	48.62	286^th	587	51.3%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Selmer Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	26.38	231^st	279	17.2%
2019	23.39	204^th	222	8.1%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Selmer Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	34.04	333^rd	481	30.8%
2019	43.17	273^rd	490	44.3%
2021	42.51	252^nd	483	47.8%
2022	49.81	214^th	495	56.8%
2023	37.14	309^th	514	39.9%
2024	46.42	252^nd	510	50.6%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Selmer Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	42.48	308^th	529	41.8%
2021	51.42	228^th	538	57.6%
2022	55.18	207^th	552	62.5%
2023	48.88	268^th	560	52.1%
2024	37.85	337^th	554	39.2%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Selmer Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	52.67	214^th	523	59.1%
2021	47.72	241^st	529	54.4%
2022	57.09	199^th	540	63.1%
2023	51.53	246^th	557	55.8%
2024	57.67	202^nd	560	63.9%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Selmer Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	31.61	187^th	284	34.2%
2019	46.67	127^th	293	56.7%
2021	42.69	129^th	277	53.4%
2022	38.32	159^th	299	46.8%
2023	28.08	214^th	316	32.3%
2024	34.10	185^th	318	41.8%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Selmer Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	43.76	278^th	481	42.2%
2019	42.90	261^st	484	46.1%
2021	50.54	214^th	496	56.9%
2022	56.12	180^th	500	64.0%
2023	49.35	233^rd	503	53.7%
2024	42.16	271^st	504	46.2%

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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Selmer Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	440	53	9	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	503
1989	457	49	6	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	513
1990	451	69	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	1	529
1991	470	79	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	-2	551
1992	459	77	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	540
1993	416	69	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	487
1994	434	62	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	497
1995	405	59	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	465
1996	405	59	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	465
1997	392	58	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	6	458
1998	400	41	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	1	443
1999	368	69	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	-1	438
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	463	463
2001	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	476	476
2002	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	494	494
2003	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	494	494
2004	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	495	495
2005	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	492	492
2006	383	64	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	454
2007	354	66	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	429
2008	340	50	1	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	401
2009	327	49	2	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	390
2010	323	57	2	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	394
2011	323	49	3	11	0	0	6	0	392
2012	316	58	4	12	0	0	2	0	392
2013	349	65	3	13	0	0	3	0	433
2014	347	61	3	12	0	0	2	0	425
2015	342	63	5	10	0	0	2	0	422
2016	326	58	5	16	0	0	3	0	408
2017	336	53	3	10	0	0	2	0	404
2018	333	62	4	13	0	0	4	0	416
2019	326	56	3	13	1	0	4	0	403
2020	304	62	1	11	0	0	3	0	381
2021	222	55	2	9	1	0	0	0	289
2022	191	43	1	9	1	0	2	0	247
2023	178	28	1	14	1	0	10	0	232
2024	150	31	2	12	1	0	10	0	206

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Selmer Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	503	26.0	19.3	n/a
1989	513	24.0	21.3	n/a
1990	529	24.0	22.0	n/a
1991	551	25.0	22.0	n/a
1992	540	25.0	21.6	n/a
1993	487	25.0	19.5	n/a
1994	497	26.0	19.1	n/a
1995	465	35.0	13.3	n/a
1996	465	35.0	13.3	n/a
1997	458	n/a	0.0	n/a
1998	443	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	438	n/a	0.0	n/a
2000	463	n/a	0.0	n/a
2001	476	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	494	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	494	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	495	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	492	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	454	29.0	15.7	n/a
2007	429	30.0	14.3	54.5
2008	401	30.5	13.1	48.1
2009	390	30.4	12.8	60
2010	394	31.5	12.5	58.9
2011	392	31.4	12.4	64.8
2012	392	34.5	11.3	65.8
2013	433	33.5	12.9	71.8
2014	425	33.5	12.6	71.3
2015	422	34.0	12.4	62.6
2016	408	34.0	12.0	100.7
2017	404	31.5	12.8	n/a
2018	416	32.0	13.0	n/a
2019	403	37.0	10.8	n/a
2020	381	33.0	11.5	n/a
2021	289	23.6	12.2	n/a
2022	247	22.6	10.9	n/a
2023	232	24.6	9.4	n/a
2024	206	22.8	9.0	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Selmer Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	503	26.0	19.3	n/a
1989	513	24.0	21.3	n/a
1990	529	24.0	22.0	n/a
1991	551	25.0	22.0	n/a
1992	540	25.0	21.6	n/a
1993	487	25.0	19.5	n/a
1994	497	26.0	19.1	n/a
1995	465	35.0	13.3	n/a
1996	465	35.0	13.3	n/a
1997	458	n/a	0.0	n/a
1998	443	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	438	n/a	0.0	n/a
2000	463	n/a	0.0	n/a
2001	476	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	494	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	494	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	495	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	492	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	454	29.0	15.7	n/a
2007	429	30.0	14.3	54.5
2008	401	30.5	13.1	48.1
2009	390	30.4	12.8	60
2010	394	31.5	12.5	58.9
2011	392	31.4	12.4	64.8
2012	392	34.5	11.3	65.8
2013	433	33.5	12.9	71.8
2014	425	33.5	12.6	71.3
2015	422	34.0	12.4	62.6
2016	408	34.0	12.0	100.7
2017	404	31.5	12.8	n/a
2018	416	32.0	13.0	n/a
2019	403	37.0	10.8	n/a
2020	381	33.0	11.5	n/a
2021	289	23.6	12.2	n/a
2022	247	22.6	10.9	n/a
2023	232	24.6	9.4	n/a
2024	206	22.8	9.0	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Selmer Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$923 (10.1%)	$7,523 (82.7%)	$9,098
2020	$949 (12.6%)	$5,905 (78.1%)	$7,561
2021	$2,085 (17.6%)	$9,181 (77.6%)	$11,836
2022	$1,960 (15.7%)	$9,933 (79.4%)	$12,517
2023	$2,324 (16.2%)	$11,162 (77.9%)	$14,327

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Selmer Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 253^rd of 574 Middle schools	Ranks 280^th of 594 Middle schools	3.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Selmer Middle School)	43	33.9	9.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (McNairy County)	44.6	30.6	14%
6th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	39	33.8	5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Selmer Middle School)	37	46.8	9.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (McNairy County)	33.1	30.7	2.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	33.4	35.9	2.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (Selmer Middle School)	31.3	58.1	26.8%
6th Grade Social Studies (McNairy County)	31.8	42.5	10.7%
6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)	38	43.4	5.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Selmer Middle School)	36.6	14.5	22.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (McNairy County)	28.1	22.5	5.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	33.6	35	1.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Selmer Middle School)	34.4	29	5.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (McNairy County)	31.9	29.5	2.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	35.4	36.1	0.7%
7th Grade Social Studies (Selmer Middle School)	26.1	23.2	2.9%
7th Grade Social Studies (McNairy County)	33.7	40.2	6.5%
7th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)	43.2	46.9	3.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Selmer Middle School)	41.4	45.3	3.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (McNairy County)	38.5	35.5	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	35.1	34	1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Selmer Middle School)	23.5	26.7	3.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (McNairy County)	23.1	25.8	2.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	27.1	26.3	0.8%
8th Grade Social Studies (Selmer Middle School)	25.5	33.7	8.2%
8th Grade Social Studies (McNairy County)	32.5	39.2	6.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)	41.5	41.6	0.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Selmer Middle School)	41.1	32.3	8.8%
All Grades Mathematics (McNairy County)	38.1	30.8	7.3%
All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)	40.8	38.1	2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Selmer Middle School)	30.1	33.2	3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (McNairy County)	31	34.7	3.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)	33.7	36.6	2.9%
All Grades Social Studies (Selmer Middle School)	27.7	37.3	9.6%
All Grades Social Studies (McNairy County)	32.7	40.6	7.9%
All Grades Social Studies (Tennessee)	40.9	43.9	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	403	232	42.4%
African American	56	28	50%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	13	14	7.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	326	178	45.4%
Two or More Races	4	10	150%

Schools Near Selmer Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Mathematics (2024)				TNReady English Language Arts (2024)				TNReady Science (2024)				TNReady Social Studies (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 6th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 7th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 8th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Science 6th Grade	TNReady Science 7th Grade	TNReady Science 8th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 6th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 7th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Selmer Middle School	Public	6-8	635 East Poplar Avenue	Selmer	38375	McNairy County	McNairy County	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 645-7977	206	23	9.0		150 (72.8%)	31 (15.0%)	12 (5.8%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.9%)	48.6	286^th of 587 public middle schools	51.3%		49.2	280^th of 594 public middle schools	52.9%	6	41.4	29.5	33.9	34.8	36.2	33.9	17.7	29.1	44.8	44.3	32.3	40.3	73.7	24.6	33.9	43.3	$14,327	$2,325	$11,162
Hardin County Middle School	Public	6-8	299 Lacefield DR	Savannah	38372	Hardin County	Hardin County	No	No	No	No	(731) 925-9037	648	49	13.3		557 (86.0%)	24 (3.7%)	32 (4.9%)	11 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.5%)	46.5	304^th of 587 public middle schools	48.2%		46.8	292^nd of 594 public middle schools	50.8%	12	20.4	39.0	36.5	31.7	31.5	33.0	22.9	29.1	38.8	48.5	42.9	43.3	33.7	36.8	38.9	36.4	$11,510	$1,759	$9,015
Chester County Junior High School	Public	6-8	930 East Main ST	Henderson	38340	Chester County	Chester County	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 989-8135	604	33	18.5		471 (78.0%)	77 (12.7%)	28 (4.6%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.1%)	54.8	236^th of 587 public middle schools	59.8%		70.8	135^th of 594 public middle schools	77.3%	101	28.5	27.3	45.3	33.8	27.3	35.8	24.9	29.3	37.3	52.0	42.7	44.0	43.5	61.3	48.2	51.0	$9,841	$1,177	$8,079

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