Tellico Plains Junior High School

Summary:

Tellico Plains Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in Tellico Plains, Tennessee, with a student population of 272. The school is part of the Monroe County School District, which is ranked 124 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tellico Plains Junior High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (94.12%) compared to the state average and nearby schools, with lower percentages of minority students. Academically, the school's performance, as measured by TNReady test scores, is generally below the state and county averages across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics (31.8%), English Language Arts (26%), and Science (34.1%) are lower than the state averages of 39.7%, 37.6%, and 44%, respectively. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 228 out of 576 Tennessee middle schools (2020-2021) to 366 out of 594 (2022-2023), with a current ranking of 342 out of 580 (2023-2024).

Compared to the nearby Vonore Middle School and Madisonville Middle School, both part of the Monroe County School District, Tellico Plains Junior High School generally performs worse academically, with lower proficiency rates in core subjects. However, it is worth noting that these nearby schools also struggle academically, with all three schools being ranked in the bottom half of Tennessee middle schools. The school's relatively high percentage of white students and lower percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds may contribute to its academic performance, as research has shown that socioeconomic factors can significantly impact student achievement.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 120 Old High School RD
       Tellico Plains, TN  37385


(423) 253-2250

District: Monroe County

SchoolDigger Rank:
341st of 587 Tennessee Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,578 Help


Students who attend Tellico Plains Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Sweetwater High School
    Tellico Plains High School

Feeder schools for Tellico Plains Junior High School:

Elementary:    Tellico Plains Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  18.3 Help
Number of students:  263

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.5%
Two or more races:
3.4%
Hispanic:
2.3%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73% Help


 See top rated Tennessee middle schools

 Compare Tellico Plains Junior High School to nearby middle schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Tellico Plains Junior High School ranks worse than 58.1% of middle schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked middle schools in the Monroe County School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.41. (See more...)
Help
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
Help
Compare Details Tellico Plains Junior High School has the smallest middle school student body size in the Monroe County School District. Racial makeup is: White (93.5%), two or more races (3.4%), Hispanic (2.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tellico Plains Junior High School is 18.3. 1 middle schools in the Monroe County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
Help
Compare Tellico Plains Junior High School employs 14.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tellico Plains Junior High School is $16,578, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Monroe County School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tellico Plains Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Tellico Plains Junior High School 341st of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See Tellico Plains Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
White students:


Monroe County:

SchoolDigger ranks Monroe County 125th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Tellico Plains Junior High School?

Rank History for Tellico Plains Junior High School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Tellico Plains Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 48.39 226th 435 48.0%
2011 43.80 288th 462 37.7%
2012 31.15 360th 466 22.7%
2013 25.91 423rd 475 10.9%
2014 23.04 421st 485 13.2%
2015 46.69 311th 492 36.8%
2017 30.21 296th 362 18.2%
2018 41.63 336th 563 40.3%
2019 46.18 275th 574 52.1%
2021 53.76 228th 576 60.4%
2022 42.20 319th 569 43.9%
2023 36.38 366th 594 38.4%
2024 39.41 341st 587 41.9%
See the entire list of Tennessee Middle School Rankings!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tellico Plains Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.64 311th 481 35.3%
2019 48.95 225th 490 54.1%
2021 50.56 182nd 483 62.3%
2022 40.99 268th 495 45.9%
2023 42.54 275th 514 46.5%
2024 38.03 301st 510 41.0%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Tellico Plains Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 54.32 212th 529 59.9%
2021 65.08 139th 538 74.2%
2022 51.01 237th 552 57.1%
2023 35.74 351st 560 37.3%
2024 37.09 347th 554 37.4%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Tellico Plains Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 36.41 340th 523 35.0%
2021 41.02 279th 529 47.3%
2022 33.97 346th 540 35.9%
2023 35.73 352nd 557 36.8%
2024 40.61 323rd 560 42.3%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee Middle Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for White students at Tellico Plains Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.55 348th 481 27.7%
2019 37.14 307th 484 36.6%
2021 43.69 262nd 496 47.2%
2022 33.21 335th 500 33.0%
2023 23.61 407th 503 19.1%
2024 25.93 393rd 504 22.0%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee Middle Schools for White Students!

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.

Tellico Plains Junior High School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 







Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Tellico Plains Junior High School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Tellico Plains Junior High School, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Tellico Plains Junior High School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 214 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 214
1989 233 n/a n/a n/a 1 n/a n/a 0 234
1990 238 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a -4 235
1991 261 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1992 249 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 249
1993 218 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 220
1994 240 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 240
1995 341 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 341
1996 341 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 341
1997 345 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a -7 339
1998 327 6 1 2 0 n/a n/a -1 335
1999 353 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a -1 354
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 363 363
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 364 364
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 365 365
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 365 365
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 349 349
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 373 373
2006 336 0 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 341
2007 327 0 2 1 3 n/a n/a 0 333
2008 314 1 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 319
2009 307 1 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 310
2010 296 3 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 301
2011 305 2 2 4 0 0 4 0 317
2012 273 1 2 4 1 0 3 0 284
2013 260 1 2 5 0 0 2 0 270
2014 279 0 2 5 0 0 2 0 288
2015 276 1 1 3 0 0 2 0 283
2016 285 1 1 5 0 0 2 0 294
2017 285 2 0 7 0 0 4 0 298
2018 282 1 1 6 1 0 6 0 297
2019 266 1 1 8 1 0 9 0 286
2020 260 3 1 5 2 0 11 0 282
2021 258 2 0 9 2 0 8 0 279
2022 255 1 1 7 1 0 7 0 272
2023 256 4 1 4 0 0 7 0 272
2024 246 1 1 6 0 0 9 0 263

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Tellico Plains Junior High School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 214 8.0 26.7 n/a
1989 234 8.0 29.2 n/a
1990 235 8.0 29.3 n/a
1991 261 9.0 29.0 n/a
1992 249 9.0 27.6 n/a
1993 220 9.0 24.4 n/a
1994 240 9.0 26.7 n/a
1995 341 16.0 21.3 n/a
1996 341 16.0 21.3 n/a
1997 339 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 335 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 354 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 363 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 364 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 365 n/a n/a n/a
2003 365 n/a n/a n/a
2004 349 n/a n/a n/a
2005 373 n/a n/a n/a
2006 341 18.0 18.9 n/a
2007 333 19.0 17.5 73.3
2008 319 19.0 16.8 72.7
2009 310 17.0 18.2 72.9
2010 301 17.9 16.7 80.1
2011 317 17.0 18.6 77.6
2012 284 16.0 17.7 77.8
2013 270 16.3 16.5 80.4
2014 288 15.2 18.9 75.7
2015 283 15.0 18.8 68.9
2016 294 17.0 17.2 n/a
2017 298 16.0 18.6 n/a
2018 297 16.0 18.5 n/a
2019 286 18.0 15.8 n/a
2020 282 19.0 14.8 73
2021 279 16.3 17.0 n/a
2022 272 14.3 18.9 n/a
2023 272 14.8 18.3 n/a
2024 263 14.3 18.3 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 Tellico Plains Junior High School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 214 8.0 26.7 n/a
1989 234 8.0 29.2 n/a
1990 235 8.0 29.3 n/a
1991 261 9.0 29.0 n/a
1992 249 9.0 27.6 n/a
1993 220 9.0 24.4 n/a
1994 240 9.0 26.7 n/a
1995 341 16.0 21.3 n/a
1996 341 16.0 21.3 n/a
1997 339 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 335 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 354 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 363 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 364 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 365 n/a n/a n/a
2003 365 n/a n/a n/a
2004 349 n/a n/a n/a
2005 373 n/a n/a n/a
2006 341 18.0 18.9 n/a
2007 333 19.0 17.5 73.3
2008 319 19.0 16.8 72.7
2009 310 17.0 18.2 72.9
2010 301 17.9 16.7 80.1
2011 317 17.0 18.6 77.6
2012 284 16.0 17.7 77.8
2013 270 16.3 16.5 80.4
2014 288 15.2 18.9 75.7
2015 283 15.0 18.8 68.9
2016 294 17.0 17.2 n/a
2017 298 16.0 18.6 n/a
2018 297 16.0 18.5 n/a
2019 286 18.0 15.8 n/a
2020 282 19.0 14.8 73
2021 279 16.3 17.0 n/a
2022 272 14.3 18.9 n/a
2023 272 14.8 18.3 n/a
2024 263 14.3 18.3 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 Tellico Plains Junior High School

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $994 (10.3%) $7,936 (82.6%) $9,610
2020 $696 (7.5%) $7,914 (85.5%) $9,255
2021 $1,535 (14.5%) $8,248 (78.1%) $10,555
2022 $1,899 (15.8%) $9,181 (76.6%) $11,990
2023 $5,526 (33.3%) $10,015 (60.4%) $16,578

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tellico Plains Junior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 275th of 574 Middle schoolsRanks 366th of 594 Middle schools
 13.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Tellico Plains Junior High School)37.317.2
 20.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Monroe County)3026.8
 3.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tellico Plains Junior High School)32.829.3
 3.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe County)28.126.7
 1.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Tellico Plains Junior High School)16.718.3
 1.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Monroe County)20.418.3
 2.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)3933.8
 5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Tellico Plains Junior High School)33.723.3
 10.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe County)26.320.3
 6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.435.9
 2.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (Tellico Plains Junior High School)56.138.3
 17.8%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Monroe County)39.137.9
 1.2%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)3843.4
 5.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Tellico Plains Junior High School)17.227.4
 10.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Monroe County)22.821.1
 1.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)33.635
 1.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Tellico Plains Junior High School)34.430.1
 4.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe County)33.623.3
 10.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.436.1
 0.7%
7th Grade Social Studies (Tellico Plains Junior High School)38.149.3
 11.2%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Monroe County)33.740.2
 6.5%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)43.246.9
 3.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Tellico Plains Junior High School)43.129.9
 13.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Monroe County)40.924.2
 16.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)35.134
 1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Tellico Plains Junior High School)19.714.9
 4.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe County)24.918.2
 6.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)27.126.3
 0.8%
8th Grade Social Studies (Tellico Plains Junior High School)32.431.3
 1.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Monroe County)46.939.1
 7.8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)41.541.6
 0.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Tellico Plains Junior High School)2823.6
 4.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Monroe County)2924.3
 4.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Tellico Plains Junior High School)30.124.4
 5.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Monroe County)28.725.3
 3.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%
All Grades Social Studies (Tellico Plains Junior High School)43.140
 3.1%
   All Grades Social Studies (Monroe County)39.839.1
 0.7%
   All Grades Social Studies (Tennessee)40.943.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students286272
 4.9%
African American14
 300%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian11
Hispanic84
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White266256
 3.8%
Two or More Races97
 22.2%


Schools Near Tellico Plains Junior High School









Frequently Asked Questions about Tellico Plains Junior High School

Students at Tellico Plains Junior High School are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 263 students attended Tellico Plains Junior High School.

Students who attend Tellico Plains Junior High School usually go on to attend Sweetwater High School

Tellico Plains Junior High School ranks 341st of 587 Tennessee middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


Rate Tellico Plains Junior High School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Tellico Plains Junior High School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 450 milliseconds.