Avery Trace Middle School

Summary:

Avery Trace Middle School is a public middle school in Cookeville, Tennessee, serving around 720 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Putnam County School District, which is ranked 67 out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Avery Trace Middle School has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (30.42%) and Asian (2.22%) students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by TNReady test scores, is generally lower than the Putnam County and Tennessee state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics (41.3%) and English Language Arts (29.1%) are below the Putnam County (48.6% and 39%) and Tennessee (39.7% and 37.6%) averages. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with relatively strong performance for African American students but struggles with Hispanic and English Language Learner students.

Avery Trace Middle School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 194th to 316th out of 569-594 Tennessee middle schools, and its SchoolDigger rating has also varied between 2 and 3 stars out of 5. The school's academic performance has shown a declining trend over the past few years, and it generally performs lower than the nearby Upperman Middle School, Prescott South Middle School, and Algood Middle School. However, Avery Trace Middle School performs relatively well in certain areas, such as Algebra I and Integrated Math II, where its proficiency rates are significantly higher than the Putnam County and Tennessee averages.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 230 Raider DR
       Cookeville, TN  38501


(931) 520-2200

District: Putnam County

SchoolDigger Rank:
317th of 587 Tennessee Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,818 Help


Students who attend Avery Trace Middle School usually attend:

High:    Cookeville High School
    Putnam County Adult High School

Feeder schools for Avery Trace Middle School:

Elementary:    Capshaw Elementary
    Jere Whitson Elementary
    Sycamore Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  745

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.5%
Hispanic:
34.4%
African American:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Avery Trace Middle School ranks worse than 54% of middle schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked middle schools in the Putnam County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.63. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (56.5%), Hispanic (34.4%), African American (4.4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Avery Trace Middle School is 14.2, which is the 2nd best among 4 middle schools in the Putnam County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Avery Trace Middle School is $10,818, which is the 2nd highest among 4 middle schools in the Putnam County School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Avery Trace Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Avery Trace Middle School 317th of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See Avery Trace Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Putnam County:

SchoolDigger ranks Putnam County 71st of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Avery Trace Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Avery Trace Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 59.21 167th 435 61.6%
2011 65.52 156th 462 66.2%
2012 61.00 187th 466 59.9%
2013 56.83 242nd 475 49.1%
2014 50.33 262nd 485 46.0%
2015 48.66 294th 492 40.2%
2017 41.88 246th 362 32.0%
2018 54.70 230th 563 59.1%
2019 51.92 230th 574 59.9%
2021 57.96 194th 576 66.3%
2022 49.72 273rd 569 52.0%
2023 54.91 243rd 594 59.1%
2024 44.63 317th 587 46.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Avery Trace Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 36.87 45th 73 38.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Avery Trace Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.16 195th 279 30.1%
2019 36.69 136th 222 38.7%
2021 32.93 165th 238 30.7%
2022 33.11 170th 260 34.6%
2023 26.33 230th 288 20.1%
2024 39.89 148th 299 50.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Avery Trace Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.26 330th 481 31.4%
2019 36.60 326th 490 33.5%
2021 47.71 208th 483 56.9%
2022 34.43 309th 495 37.6%
2023 44.74 258th 514 49.8%
2024 33.91 333rd 510 34.7%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Avery Trace Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.26 11th 26 57.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Avery Trace Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 50.33 237th 529 55.2%
2021 53.22 214th 538 60.2%
2022 48.19 264th 552 52.2%
2023 57.23 210th 560 62.5%
2024 49.22 266th 554 52.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Avery Trace Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 53.42 207th 523 60.4%
2021 58.47 166th 529 68.6%
2022 46.92 267th 540 50.6%
2023 50.19 257th 557 53.9%
2024 41.02 320th 560 42.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Avery Trace Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.19 104th 284 63.4%
2019 23.97 229th 293 21.8%
2021 49.52 110th 277 60.3%
2022 50.77 105th 299 64.9%
2023 56.26 109th 316 65.5%
2024 43.71 144th 318 54.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Avery Trace Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.26 196th 219 10.5%
2019 18.10 210th 228 7.9%
2021 29.23 184th 261 29.5%
2022 21.59 236th 275 14.2%
2023 21.15 242nd 285 15.1%
2024 18.66 249th 285 12.6%
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Rank History for White students at Avery Trace Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.20 170th 481 64.7%
2019 60.19 148th 484 69.4%
2021 66.50 119th 496 76.0%
2022 56.03 182nd 500 63.6%
2023 63.77 151st 503 70.0%
2024 51.90 216th 504 57.1%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Avery Trace Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 1055 19 11 11 4 n/a n/a -6 1094
1998 1039 15 7 9 2 n/a n/a 1 1073
1999 987 16 13 18 2 n/a n/a 0 1036
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1164 1164
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1022 1022
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 903 903
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 903 903
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 923 923
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 932 932
2006 862 23 14 54 6 n/a n/a 0 959
2007 777 25 17 48 3 n/a n/a 0 870
2008 864 26 19 55 3 n/a n/a 0 967
2009 821 42 21 74 4 n/a n/a 0 962
2010 721 45 23 82 3 n/a n/a 0 874
2011 626 41 22 89 2 1 0 0 781
2012 495 32 20 101 2 1 6 0 657
2013 459 34 19 115 2 1 5 0 635
2014 497 41 13 128 2 1 8 0 690
2015 570 46 18 139 1 1 11 0 786
2016 595 43 21 126 0 0 13 0 798
2017 590 40 28 127 1 0 14 0 800
2018 601 37 32 163 0 0 17 0 850
2019 604 35 31 194 0 0 17 0 881
2020 531 40 27 205 1 0 22 0 826
2021 465 37 22 209 2 0 22 0 757
2022 457 35 18 215 6 0 25 0 756
2023 432 31 16 219 2 0 20 0 720
2024 421 33 22 256 1 0 12 0 745

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Avery Trace Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 1094 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1073 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1036 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 1164 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 1022 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 903 n/a n/a n/a
2003 903 n/a n/a n/a
2004 923 n/a n/a n/a
2005 932 n/a n/a n/a
2006 959 47.9 20.0 n/a
2007 870 51.9 16.8 59
2008 967 50.0 19.3 55.8
2009 962 49.7 19.4 51.7
2010 874 46.6 18.7 67.7
2011 781 45.5 17.1 56.2
2012 657 37.8 17.3 53.3
2013 635 37.7 16.8 55.1
2014 690 39.0 17.6 55.4
2015 786 42.0 18.7 58.1
2016 798 43.0 18.5 56.3
2017 800 46.0 17.3 n/a
2018 850 44.0 19.3 n/a
2019 881 44.0 20.0 n/a
2020 826 44.0 18.7 56.4
2021 757 53.3 14.1 n/a
2022 756 55.5 13.6 n/a
2023 720 45.4 15.8 n/a
2024 745 52.1 14.2 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 Avery Trace Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 1094 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1073 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1036 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 1164 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 1022 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 903 n/a n/a n/a
2003 903 n/a n/a n/a
2004 923 n/a n/a n/a
2005 932 n/a n/a n/a
2006 959 47.9 20.0 n/a
2007 870 51.9 16.8 59
2008 967 50.0 19.3 55.8
2009 962 49.7 19.4 51.7
2010 874 46.6 18.7 67.7
2011 781 45.5 17.1 56.2
2012 657 37.8 17.3 53.3
2013 635 37.7 16.8 55.1
2014 690 39.0 17.6 55.4
2015 786 42.0 18.7 58.1
2016 798 43.0 18.5 56.3
2017 800 46.0 17.3 n/a
2018 850 44.0 19.3 n/a
2019 881 44.0 20.0 n/a
2020 826 44.0 18.7 56.4
2021 757 53.3 14.1 n/a
2022 756 55.5 13.6 n/a
2023 720 45.4 15.8 n/a
2024 745 52.1 14.2 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 Avery Trace Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $490 (6.0%) $7,138 (87.2%) $8,182
2020 $531 (6.2%) $7,475 (87.3%) $8,566
2021 $905 (9.2%) $8,291 (84.2%) $9,848
2022 $1,389 (13.5%) $8,125 (78.9%) $10,295
2023 $1,050 (9.7%) $8,975 (83.0%) $10,818

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Avery Trace Middle 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 230th of 574 Middle schoolsRanks 243rd of 594 Middle schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Avery Trace Middle School)44.848.3
 3.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Putnam County)48.847.6
 1.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Avery Trace Middle School)35.432.4
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Putnam County)36.236.9
 0.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Avery Trace Middle School)40.441.1
 0.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Putnam County)3638.9
 2.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)3933.8
 5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Avery Trace Middle School)35.634.4
 1.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Putnam County)32.637.6
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.435.9
 2.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (Avery Trace Middle School)38.825.6
 13.2%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Putnam County)31.233.6
 2.4%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)3843.4
 5.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Avery Trace Middle School)30.339.5
 9.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Putnam County)29.435.8
 6.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)33.635
 1.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Avery Trace Middle School)38.139.6
 1.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Putnam County)34.840.7
 5.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.436.1
 0.7%
7th Grade Social Studies (Avery Trace Middle School)48.642.8
 5.8%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Putnam County)36.444.4
 8%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)43.246.9
 3.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Avery Trace Middle School)24.150.6
 26.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Putnam County)33.547.2
 13.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)35.134
 1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Avery Trace Middle School)2123.8
 2.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Putnam County)17.619.2
 1.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)27.126.3
 0.8%
8th Grade Social Studies (Avery Trace Middle School)36.531.1
 5.4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Putnam County)33.731.5
 2.2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)41.541.6
 0.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Avery Trace Middle School)35.844.9
 9.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Putnam County)40.944.6
 3.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Avery Trace Middle School)32.733.1
 0.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Putnam County)32.837.2
 4.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%
All Grades Social Studies (Avery Trace Middle School)41.333.3
 8%
   All Grades Social Studies (Putnam County)33.736.4
 2.7%
   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 Students881720
 18.3%
African American3531
 11.4%
American Indian02
Asian3116
 48.4%
Hispanic194219
 12.9%
Pacific Islander00
White604432
 28.5%
Two or More Races1720
 17.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Avery Trace Middle School

Students who attend Avery Trace Middle School usually go on to attend Cookeville High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 745 students attended Avery Trace Middle School.

Avery Trace Middle School ranks 317th of 587 Tennessee middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Avery Trace Middle School are 57% White, 34% Hispanic, 4% African American, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more races.


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