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Central Middle School ranks 440 th of 587 Tennessee middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Central Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 246 students attended Central Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Central Middle School?

Students at Central Middle School are 97% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

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

Central Middle School

Summary:

Central Middle School is a public middle school located in Wartburg, Tennessee, serving 256 students in grades 6-8. The school has a predominantly white student body, with over 95% of students identifying as white, and is part of the Morgan County School District, which is ranked 131 out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central Middle School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Tennessee middle schools, typically between 400-500 out of around 580 schools. Its performance on state assessments (TNReady) is significantly below the state and county averages across all subject areas and grade levels, with only 16.6% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 37.6% and the Morgan County average of 25%. The school also has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds and ranks near the bottom (209 out of 222) of Tennessee middle schools for its special education students.

When comparing Central Middle School to nearby schools, such as Jefferson Middle School in Oak Ridge, it becomes clear that the school is significantly underperforming its peers. Jefferson Middle School, which is part of a higher-performing district, has much stronger academic outcomes, with over 50% of students proficient or better in mathematics and English Language Arts. Despite spending over $10,000 per student, Central Middle School's performance has remained relatively stagnant over the past several years, suggesting the need for a comprehensive review of the school's strategies, resources, and support systems to drive meaningful improvements in student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 6-8

146 Liberty RD
Wartburg, TN 37887

(423) 346-2800

District: Morgan County

SchoolDigger Rank:
440^th of 587 Tennessee Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,859

Students who attend Central Middle School usually attend:

High:

Central High School

Feeder schools for Central Middle School:

Elementary:

Central Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 19.6

Number of students: 246

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.7%

Two or more races:

1.6%

Hispanic:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Central Middle School ranks worse than 75% of middle schools in Tennessee. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.96. (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 (96.7%), two or more races (1.6%), Hispanic (1.2%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Middle School is 19.6. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Middle School is $11,859.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Middle School 440^th of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See Central Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Homeless students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Morgan County:

SchoolDigger ranks Morgan County 133^rd of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Central Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2010	48.89	221^st	435	49.2%
2011	36.17	324^th	462	29.9%
2012	17.88	417^th	466	10.5%
2013	30.27	409^th	475	13.9%
2014	23.86	415^th	485	14.4%
2015	21.55	443^rd	492	10.0%
2018	15.46	500^th	563	11.2%
2019	16.64	495^th	574	13.8%
2021	22.04	449^th	576	22.0%
2022	28.79	402^nd	569	29.3%
2023	30.03	419^th	594	29.5%
2024	25.96	440^th	587	25.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Central Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	21.53	209^th	222	5.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	19.50	427^th	481	11.2%
2019	20.57	425^th	490	13.3%
2021	33.02	316^th	483	34.6%
2022	33.73	317^th	495	36.0%
2023	30.28	368^th	514	28.4%
2024	36.82	315^th	510	38.2%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Central Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	42.28	14^th	26	46.2%
2024	34.75	14^th	23	39.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Central Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	14.41	472^nd	529	10.8%
2021	21.28	427^th	538	20.6%
2022	28.21	394^th	552	28.6%
2023	29.65	399^th	560	28.8%
2024	25.56	423^rd	554	23.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Central Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	21.36	431^st	523	17.6%
2021	24.45	400^th	529	24.4%
2022	31.26	366^th	540	32.2%
2023	30.32	394^th	557	29.3%
2024	26.04	424^th	560	24.3%

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Rank History for White students at Central Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	10.00	472^nd	481	1.9%
2019	10.49	468^th	484	3.3%
2021	14.89	460^th	496	7.3%
2022	21.35	420^th	500	16.0%
2023	21.19	421^st	503	16.3%
2024	18.56	447^th	504	11.3%

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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 Central Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	319	319
2003	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	319	319
2004	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	315	315
2005	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	323	323
2006	309	3	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	314
2007	311	0	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	314
2008	315	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	316
2009	302	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	302
2010	302	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	303
2011	299	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	301
2012	302	0	0	1	1	0	1	0	305
2013	266	0	1	3	0	0	2	0	272
2014	278	0	2	3	1	0	2	0	286
2015	277	1	1	1	1	0	3	0	284
2016	291	1	0	5	1	0	1	0	299
2017	270	1	0	7	0	0	1	0	279
2018	279	1	0	6	0	0	1	0	287
2019	292	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	296
2020	280	1	0	2	0	0	3	0	286
2021	263	1	0	1	0	0	3	0	268
2022	239	2	0	3	0	0	5	0	249
2023	245	1	0	3	1	0	6	0	256
2024	238	1	0	3	0	0	4	0	246

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 Central Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	319	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	319	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	315	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	323	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	314	20.0	15.7	n/a
2007	314	20.0	15.7	54.1
2008	316	21.0	15.0	53.2
2009	302	19.2	15.7	61.6
2010	303	18.0	16.8	54.8
2011	301	19.0	15.8	56.8
2012	305	18.0	16.9	60
2013	272	15.0	18.1	57.4
2014	286	15.0	19.0	60.5
2015	284	15.0	18.9	62.3
2016	299	17.0	17.5	50.8
2017	279	16.0	17.4	n/a
2018	287	15.0	19.1	n/a
2019	296	15.0	19.7	n/a
2020	286	14.0	20.4	n/a
2021	268	14.5	18.4	n/a
2022	249	15.0	16.6	n/a
2023	256	14.0	18.2	n/a
2024	246	12.5	19.6	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 Central Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	319	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	319	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	315	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	323	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	314	20.0	15.7	n/a
2007	314	20.0	15.7	54.1
2008	316	21.0	15.0	53.2
2009	302	19.2	15.7	61.6
2010	303	18.0	16.8	54.8
2011	301	19.0	15.8	56.8
2012	305	18.0	16.9	60
2013	272	15.0	18.1	57.4
2014	286	15.0	19.0	60.5
2015	284	15.0	18.9	62.3
2016	299	17.0	17.5	50.8
2017	279	16.0	17.4	n/a
2018	287	15.0	19.1	n/a
2019	296	15.0	19.7	n/a
2020	286	14.0	20.4	n/a
2021	268	14.5	18.4	n/a
2022	249	15.0	16.6	n/a
2023	256	14.0	18.2	n/a
2024	246	12.5	19.6	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 Central Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$508 (5.6%)	$7,643 (84.9%)	$9,004
2020	$559 (5.7%)	$8,351 (84.7%)	$9,859
2021	$1,015 (9.7%)	$8,397 (80.1%)	$10,488
2022	$1,898 (18.5%)	$7,249 (70.7%)	$10,250
2023	$1,833 (15.5%)	$8,626 (72.7%)	$11,859

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 495^th of 574 Middle schools	Ranks 419^th of 594 Middle schools	15.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Central Middle School)	22.4	32.9	10.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Morgan County)	17.1	21.4	4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	39	33.8	5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Central Middle School)	23.3	17.7	5.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Morgan County)	19.8	15.9	3.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	33.4	35.9	2.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (Central Middle School)	13.8	26.6	12.8%
6th Grade Social Studies (Morgan County)	13.9	24.2	10.3%
6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)	38	43.4	5.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Central Middle School)	23.2	23.8	0.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Morgan County)	21.7	22.2	0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	35.4	36.1	0.7%
7th Grade Social Studies (Central Middle School)	13.4	51.5	38.1%
7th Grade Social Studies (Morgan County)	10.2	35.3	25.1%
7th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)	43.2	46.9	3.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Central Middle School)	5.8	12.7	6.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Morgan County)	10.7	13.8	3.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	35.1	34	1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Central Middle School)	12.8	7	5.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Morgan County)	10.4	9	1.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	27.1	26.3	0.8%
8th Grade Social Studies (Central Middle School)	16.3	11.3	5%
8th Grade Social Studies (Morgan County)	15.9	15.4	0.5%
8th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)	41.5	41.6	0.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Central Middle School)	11.6	27.5	15.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Morgan County)	19.2	23.2	4%
All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)	40.8	38.1	2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Central Middle School)	20.1	17.1	3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Morgan County)	20.3	23.8	3.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)	33.7	36.6	2.9%
All Grades Social Studies (Central Middle School)	14.4	32.3	17.9%
All Grades Social Studies (Morgan County)	13.4	25.5	12.1%
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	296	256	13.5%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	4	3	25%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	292	245	16.1%
Two or More Races	0	6

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Mathematics (2024)					TNReady English Language Arts (2024)					TNReady Algebra I (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 5th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 5th Grade	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 Algebra I 8th Grade	TNReady Algebra I All Grades	TNReady Science 5th Grade	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
Central Middle School	Public	6-8	146 Liberty RD	Wartburg	37887	Morgan County	Morgan County	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 346-2800	246	13	19.6		238 (96.7%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	26	440^th of 587 public middle schools	25.0%		30	419^th of 594 public middle schools	29.5%	21		54.4	17.9	21.6	29.6		19.1	11.1	18.9	16.6				48.5	14.1	32.3	31.0	20.6	13.0	12.5	14.9	$11,859	$1,833	$8,626
Harriman Middle School	Public	6-8	1025 Cumberland ST	Harriman	37748	Roane County	Roane County	No	No	No	Yes	(865) 882-1727	290	19	15.5		230 (79.3%)	13 (4.5%)	14 (4.8%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (10.0%)	51.2	264^th of 587 public middle schools	55.0%		42.1	329^th of 594 public middle schools	44.6%	65		45.1	34.0	52.9	42.7		31.9	18.1	25.6	24.8				45.1	30.2	46.2	39.6	38.5	54.7	38.5	44.7	$12,653	$1,352	$10,358
Oliver Springs Middle	Public	6-8	317 Roane ST	Oliver Springs	37840	Roane County	Roane County	No	No	No	No	(865) 435-0011	164	13	12.3		151 (92.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.5%)	46.5	303^rd of 587 public middle schools	48.4%		66.4	169^th of 594 public middle schools	71.5%	134		33.3	48.6	20.0	33.6		28.8	27.0	34.5	30.4	66.7	66.7		40.9	32.4	52.7	43.0	27.3	24.3	41.8	31.6	$16,708	$1,564	$13,311
Norwood Middle School	Public	6-8	803 Tri- County BLVD	Oliver Springs	37840	Roane County	Anderson County	No	No	No	No	(865) 435-7749	158	16	9.8		137 (86.7%)	3 (1.9%)	8 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (6.3%)	42.1	328^th of 587 public middle schools	44.1%		27.8	433^rd of 594 public middle schools	27.1%	105		45.3	35.7	34.6	38.8		32.1	23.8	11.5	22.4				39.6	31.0	23.1	31.3	54.7	50.0	13.5	38.8	$17,171	$1,207	$15,000
Cherokee Middle School	Public	6-8	200 Paint Rock Ferry RD	Kingston	37763	Roane County	Roane County	No	No	No	No	(865) 376-9281	520	31	16.6		458 (88.1%)	8 (1.5%)	25 (4.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.0%)	72	121^st of 587 public middle schools	79.4%		76.5	103^rd of 594 public middle schools	82.7%	18		44.3	47.8	44.7	45.7		39.7	36.2	33.1	36.4	79.3	79.3		58.0	54.6	55.0	55.9	64.9	45.4	53.1	54.3	$11,400	$1,148	$9,663
Robertsville Middle School	Public	5-8	245 Robertsville RD	Oak Ridge	37830	Anderson County	Oak Ridge	No	No	No	No	(865) 425-9201	743	50	14.9		510 (68.6%)	86 (11.6%)	61 (8.2%)	7 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	75 (10.1%)	70.5	132^nd of 587 public middle schools	77.5%		71.9	128^th of 594 public middle schools	78.5%	4	60.1	60.5	51.5	24.0	49.9	48.1	48.5	37.8	28.9	40.4	74.5	74.5	42.2	65.6	59.8	43.1	52.0	54.7	58.0	45.2	52.2	$14,948	$1,109	$13,305
Rockwood Middle School	Public	6-8	434 West Rockwood ST	Rockwood	37854	Roane County	Roane County	No	No	No	Yes	(865) 354-0931	281	20	14.0		250 (89.0%)	8 (2.8%)	9 (3.2%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.3%)	33.5	394^th of 587 public middle schools	32.9%		39.6	346^th of 594 public middle schools	41.8%	48		24.1	22.5	22.5	23.0		27.6	25.6	12.9	22.1				43.7	37.1	29.4	36.8	37.9	29.2	36.5	34.5	$13,743	$1,399	$11,395
Jefferson Middle School	Public	5-8	200 Fairbanks RD	Oak Ridge	37830	Anderson County	Oak Ridge	No	No	No	No	(865) 425-9301	706	58	12.1		492 (69.7%)	47 (6.7%)	78 (11.0%)	20 (2.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	66 (9.3%)	83.5	67^th of 587 public middle schools	88.6%		81.2	74^th of 594 public middle schools	87.5%	7	63.8	55.6	55.3	32.0	52.2	50.9	46.6	49.3	44.2	47.5	82.4	82.4	66.3	57.3	74.2	58.9	63.6	63.8	69.7	58.5	63.5	$14,850	$1,106	$13,235

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