Is Linden Middle School a good school?

Linden Middle School ranks 247 th of 587 Tennessee middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Linden Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 201 students attended Linden Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Linden Middle School?

Students at Linden Middle School are 91% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

What high school do graduates of Linden Middle School attend?

Students who attend Linden Middle School usually go on to attend Perry County High School

Linden Middle School

Summary:

Linden Middle School is a public middle school in Linden, Tennessee, serving around 200 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Perry County School District, which is ranked 132 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Linden Middle School faces several challenges, including a significantly higher percentage of white students (92-94%) compared to the state average and nearby schools like Lewis County Middle School (91.82%) and Decatur County Middle School (87.09%). Academically, the school's performance, as measured by TNReady test scores, is generally below the state and nearby school averages across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics (34.2%), English Language Arts (33.2%), and Science (47.9%) are lower than the state averages of 39.7%, 37.6%, and 44%, respectively.

Linden Middle School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 194 out of 362 Tennessee middle schools in 2016-2017 to 453 out of 574 in 2018-2019. In the most recent year (2023-2024), the school ranked 249 out of 580 middle schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance also varies across different student groups, with male students generally outperforming female students and white students outperforming their low socioeconomic status peers. While the school's spending per student has increased over the years, from $9,298 in 2018-2019 to $13,055 in 2020-2021, this has not translated into consistent improvements in academic performance.

Detail:

Public 5-8

130 College AVE
Linden, TN 37096

(931) 589-5000

District: Perry County

SchoolDigger Rank:
247^th of 587 Tennessee Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,564

Students who attend Linden Middle School usually attend:

High:

Perry County High School

Feeder schools for Linden Middle School:

Elementary:	Linden Elementary
	Lobelville Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 201

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.0%

Hispanic:

3.0%

Two or more races:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Linden Middle School ranks better than 57.9% of middle schools in Tennessee. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.06. (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 (91%), Hispanic (3%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Linden Middle School is 12.1. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Linden Middle School is $15,564.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Linden Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Linden Middle School 247^th of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See Linden Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Perry County:

SchoolDigger ranks Perry County 132^nd of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Linden Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Linden Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2011	29.85	362^nd	462	21.6%
2012	68.19	147^th	466	68.5%
2013	52.26	285^th	475	40.0%
2014	44.17	302^nd	485	37.7%
2015	50.66	279^th	492	43.3%
2017	48.36	194^th	362	46.4%
2018	44.01	316^th	563	43.9%
2019	24.69	453^rd	574	21.1%
2021	37.73	335^th	576	41.8%
2022	24.35	433^rd	569	23.9%
2023	43.86	319^th	594	46.3%
2024	53.06	247^th	587	57.9%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	45.85	258^th	481	46.4%
2019	36.65	325^th	490	33.7%
2021	60.82	109^th	483	77.4%
2022	36.31	303^rd	495	38.8%
2023	49.20	224^th	514	56.4%
2024	42.41	274^th	510	46.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Linden Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	26.82	413^th	529	21.9%
2021	47.36	259^th	538	51.9%
2022	33.12	374^th	552	32.2%
2023	49.94	257^th	560	54.1%
2024	49.20	267^th	554	51.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Linden Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	24.59	408^th	523	22.0%
2021	25.07	392^nd	529	25.9%
2022	17.46	452^nd	540	16.3%
2023	38.97	329^th	557	40.9%
2024	53.85	226^th	560	59.6%

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Rank History for White students at Linden Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	38.39	317^th	481	34.1%
2019	18.91	443^rd	484	8.5%
2021	30.37	353^rd	496	28.8%
2022	17.25	449^th	500	10.2%
2023	35.17	324^th	503	35.6%
2024	41.05	281^st	504	44.2%

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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 Linden Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	305	9	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	316
1989	306	7	n/a	2	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	315
1990	311	9	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	320
1991	316	7	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	323
1992	303	7	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	310
1993	323	10	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	334
1994	318	10	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	332
1995	344	8	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	357
1996	344	8	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	357
1997	340	13	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	2	359
1998	351	10	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	-1	363
1999	306	11	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	319
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	336	336
2001	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	277	277
2002	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	252	252
2003	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	252	252
2004	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	222	222
2005	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	222	222
2006	211	8	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	220
2007	236	8	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	247
2008	221	11	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	236
2009	224	16	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	245
2010	236	15	2	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	258
2011	231	13	3	3	1	0	1	0	252
2012	230	8	2	5	2	0	1	0	248
2013	241	8	1	2	2	0	1	0	255
2014	206	13	1	2	4	0	1	0	227
2015	204	13	0	3	3	1	0	0	224
2016	195	12	1	2	5	1	1	0	217
2017	189	10	1	2	3	0	2	0	207
2018	204	11	1	3	3	1	2	0	225
2019	239	12	3	2	2	0	3	0	261
2020	213	12	2	0	0	0	2	0	229
2021	182	6	2	1	0	0	2	0	193
2022	208	6	0	2	0	0	4	0	220
2023	184	6	0	3	2	0	5	0	200
2024	183	2	1	6	3	0	6	0	201

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 Linden Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	316	19.0	16.6	n/a
1989	315	19.0	16.5	n/a
1990	320	19.0	16.8	n/a
1991	323	21.0	15.3	n/a
1992	310	21.0	14.7	n/a
1993	334	21.0	15.9	n/a
1994	332	23.0	14.4	n/a
1995	357	28.0	12.8	n/a
1996	357	28.0	12.8	n/a
1997	359	n/a	0.0	n/a
1998	363	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	319	n/a	0.0	n/a
2000	336	n/a	0.0	n/a
2001	277	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	252	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	252	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	222	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	222	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	220	16.0	13.8	n/a
2007	247	15.1	16.4	55.5
2008	236	16.0	14.8	58.1
2009	245	14.0	17.5	59.6
2010	258	14.0	18.4	61.6
2011	252	17.0	14.8	73.8
2012	248	18.0	13.7	70.6
2013	255	18.0	14.1	71.4
2014	227	17.0	13.3	71.8
2015	224	19.0	11.7	98.2
2016	217	18.0	12.0	94.5
2017	207	18.9	10.9	n/a
2018	225	16.1	13.9	n/a
2019	261	17.0	15.3	n/a
2020	229	14.0	16.3	69
2021	193	14.0	13.7	n/a
2022	220	14.1	15.5	n/a
2023	200	16.5	12.1	n/a
2024	201	16.5	12.1	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 Linden Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	316	19.0	16.6	n/a
1989	315	19.0	16.5	n/a
1990	320	19.0	16.8	n/a
1991	323	21.0	15.3	n/a
1992	310	21.0	14.7	n/a
1993	334	21.0	15.9	n/a
1994	332	23.0	14.4	n/a
1995	357	28.0	12.8	n/a
1996	357	28.0	12.8	n/a
1997	359	n/a	0.0	n/a
1998	363	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	319	n/a	0.0	n/a
2000	336	n/a	0.0	n/a
2001	277	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	252	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	252	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	222	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	222	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	220	16.0	13.8	n/a
2007	247	15.1	16.4	55.5
2008	236	16.0	14.8	58.1
2009	245	14.0	17.5	59.6
2010	258	14.0	18.4	61.6
2011	252	17.0	14.8	73.8
2012	248	18.0	13.7	70.6
2013	255	18.0	14.1	71.4
2014	227	17.0	13.3	71.8
2015	224	19.0	11.7	98.2
2016	217	18.0	12.0	94.5
2017	207	18.9	10.9	n/a
2018	225	16.1	13.9	n/a
2019	261	17.0	15.3	n/a
2020	229	14.0	16.3	69
2021	193	14.0	13.7	n/a
2022	220	14.1	15.5	n/a
2023	200	16.5	12.1	n/a
2024	201	16.5	12.1	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 Linden Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$734 (7.9%)	$8,014 (86.2%)	$9,298
2020	$1,201 (11.5%)	$8,526 (81.9%)	$10,416
2021	$2,410 (18.5%)	$9,974 (76.4%)	$13,055
2022	$2,140 (16.5%)	$10,150 (78.2%)	$12,987
2023	$3,988 (25.6%)	$10,904 (70.1%)	$15,564

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Linden Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 453^rd of 574 Middle schools	Ranks 319^th of 594 Middle schools	25.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Linden Middle School)	28.6	16.7	11.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Perry County)	28.1	16.4	11.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	46.2	41.3	4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Linden Middle School)	27.1	35.4	8.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Perry County)	24.7	29.5	4.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	35.2	37	1.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Linden Middle School)	18.8	27.5	8.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Perry County)	27.1	26.7	0.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	39	33.8	5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Linden Middle School)	20.8	45.1	24.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Perry County)	21.4	37.3	15.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	33.4	35.9	2.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (Linden Middle School)	12.5	36	23.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (Perry County)	8.6	27	18.4%
6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)	38	43.4	5.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Linden Middle School)	19	26.1	7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Perry County)	19.7	25	5.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	33.6	35	1.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Linden Middle School)	37.9	26.1	11.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Perry County)	40.8	26.5	14.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	35.4	36.1	0.7%
7th Grade Social Studies (Linden Middle School)	25.9	34.8	8.9%
7th Grade Social Studies (Perry County)	26.8	29.4	2.6%
7th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)	43.2	46.9	3.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Linden Middle School)	14.1	30.6	16.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Perry County)	17.8	30.5	12.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	35.1	34	1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Linden Middle School)	15.7	24.5	8.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Perry County)	13.5	19.5	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	27.1	26.3	0.8%
8th Grade Social Studies (Linden Middle School)	28.2	32.7	4.5%
8th Grade Social Studies (Perry County)	23.3	26.8	3.5%
8th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)	41.5	41.6	0.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Linden Middle School)	20.2	25.3	5.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Perry County)	28.2	26.2	2%
All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)	40.8	38.1	2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Linden Middle School)	25.2	33	7.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Perry County)	29.3	27.1	2.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)	33.7	36.6	2.9%
All Grades Social Studies (Linden Middle School)	23.2	34.5	11.3%
All Grades Social Studies (Perry County)	19.9	27.7	7.8%
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	261	200	23.4%
African American	12	6	50%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	3	0	100%
Hispanic	2	3	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	239	184	23%
Two or More Races	3	5	66.7%

Schools Near Linden 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 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 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
Linden Middle School	Public	5-8	130 College AVE	Linden	37096	Perry County	Perry County	No	No	No	Yes	(931) 589-5000	201	17	12.1		183 (91.0%)	2 (1.0%)	6 (3.0%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.0%)	53.1	247^th of 587 public middle schools	57.9%		43.9	319^th of 594 public middle schools	46.3%	72	25.0	25.6	45.7	43.9	34.2	40.0	25.6	37.0	26.8	33.2	48.3	41.9	56.5	43.9	47.9	20.9	56.5	31.7	36.9	$15,564	$3,988	$10,904
Decatur County Middle School	Public	5-8	2740 Hwy 641 South	Parsons	38363	Decatur County	Decatur County	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 847-6510	416	36	11.7		357 (85.8%)	12 (2.9%)	19 (4.6%)	10 (2.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.8%)	66.1	165^th of 587 public middle schools	71.9%		74.1	114^th of 594 public middle schools	80.8%	51	35.6	59.6	54.3	51.4	49.7	29.8	43.8	40.4	21.9	33.4	50.0	58.4	45.7	45.7	49.7	46.1	53.2	28.6	42.0	$11,106	$817	$9,531
Volunteer State Virtual Academy Middle School	Public, Virtual	6-8	206 South Court ST	Hohenwald	38462	Lewis County	Lewis County	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(931) 796-3264	301	12	24.8		186 (61.8%)	69 (22.9%)	19 (6.3%)	3 (1.0%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (7.0%)	9.9	547^th of 587 public middle schools	6.8%					(n/a)							11.5	15.8	15.1	14.5		16.0	11.7	14.3	13.7	15.1	11.7	14.2	13.4
Lewis County Middle School	Public	6-8	207 South Court ST	Hohenwald	38462	Lewis County	Lewis County	No	No	No	Yes	(931) 796-4586	360	27	13.1		323 (89.7%)	9 (2.5%)	13 (3.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.6%)	55.8	230^th of 587 public middle schools	60.8%		50.4	270^th of 594 public middle schools	54.5%	40		56.8	35.0	33.9	41.5		35.1	33.3	20.2	29.3		36.9	55.6	33.9	42.0	54.1	48.3	42.7	48.1	$10,421		$4,414

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