Sequatchie County Middle School

Summary:

Sequatchie County Middle School is a public middle school in Dunlap, Tennessee, serving 622 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Sequatchie County School District, which is ranked 81 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sequatchie County Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Tennessee middle schools for the past 7 years, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance, particularly for Hispanic, White, and Special Education student subgroups, is significantly below state and county averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's overall Mathematics proficiency rate was 24.8% compared to the state average of 39.7%. Additionally, the school has a higher student-teacher ratio (16.2-16.7) and lower spending per student ($8,133-$9,619) compared to nearby middle schools like Loftis Middle School and Hixson Middle School, which range from 13.2 to 16.4 students per teacher and $9,646 to $12,122 per student.

The consistent low performance and achievement gaps at Sequatchie County Middle School suggest that the school may need additional support and targeted interventions to improve student outcomes. The school's high percentage of white students and lower spending per student may also indicate that the local Sequatchie County community faces socioeconomic challenges that could be impacting student achievement. Further investigation into the school's demographics and community context would be helpful to understand these dynamics and develop strategies to address the school's challenges.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 7079 State Route 28
       Dunlap, TN  37327


(423) 949-4149

District: Sequatchie County

SchoolDigger Rank:
371st of 587 Tennessee Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,621 Help


Students who attend Sequatchie County Middle School usually attend:

High:    Sequatchie County High School

Feeder schools for Sequatchie County Middle School:

Elementary:    Griffith Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  604

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.8%
Hispanic:
9.6%
African American:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Sequatchie County Middle School ranks worse than 63.2% of middle schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.19. (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 (86.8%), Hispanic (9.6%), African American (1.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sequatchie County Middle School is 15.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sequatchie County Middle School is $10,621.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sequatchie County Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sequatchie County Middle School 371st of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See Sequatchie County Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Sequatchie County:

SchoolDigger ranks Sequatchie County 83rd of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sequatchie County Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Sequatchie County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 35.69 312th 435 28.3%
2011 33.18 338th 462 26.8%
2012 74.25 108th 466 76.8%
2013 50.54 290th 475 38.9%
2014 35.79 364th 485 24.9%
2015 41.59 352nd 492 28.5%
2017 27.83 304th 362 16.0%
2018 40.83 344th 563 38.9%
2019 43.95 306th 574 46.7%
2021 41.39 305th 576 47.0%
2022 42.43 317th 569 44.3%
2023 36.59 362nd 594 39.1%
2024 36.19 371st 587 36.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sequatchie County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.71 222nd 279 20.4%
2019 26.88 192nd 222 13.5%
2021 27.81 190th 238 20.2%
2022 29.53 201st 260 22.7%
2024 24.27 264th 299 11.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sequatchie County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.20 273rd 481 43.2%
2019 51.82 191st 490 61.0%
2021 37.71 282nd 483 41.6%
2022 40.98 269th 495 45.7%
2023 30.29 367th 514 28.6%
2024 27.25 391st 510 23.3%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Sequatchie County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 26.71 18th 23 21.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Sequatchie County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 40.15 332nd 529 37.2%
2021 37.60 324th 538 39.8%
2022 41.52 320th 552 42.0%
2023 37.86 337th 560 39.8%
2024 34.94 363rd 554 34.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Sequatchie County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 46.09 255th 523 51.2%
2021 44.11 259th 529 51.0%
2022 41.68 301st 540 44.3%
2023 33.90 371st 557 33.4%
2024 36.20 354th 560 36.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sequatchie County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.26 161st 219 26.5%
2019 37.72 131st 228 42.5%
2021 41.01 129th 261 50.6%
2022 30.19 191st 275 30.5%
2023 25.26 226th 285 20.7%
2024 21.54 238th 285 16.5%
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Rank History for White students at Sequatchie County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.65 354th 481 26.4%
2019 35.85 314th 484 35.1%
2021 34.48 324th 496 34.7%
2022 34.68 327th 500 34.6%
2023 28.01 375th 503 25.4%
2024 27.29 380th 504 24.6%
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.

Sequatchie County Middle School Test Scores
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by a parent
Thursday, December 16, 2021

Open Quote I have one autistic child and one genderfluid child. My autistic child never got the supports he needed to succeed and my LGBTQ child was constantly misgendered, bullied, and even threatened with bodily harm. The staff then informed them "to get tougher skin".

We have spoken with numerous school officials and it's always the same song and dance. The kids are not remembering things correctly or they are the instigators.

If you want a school district that cares about inclusivity, this is not the district for you. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Sequatchie County Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 365 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1989 411 n/a 2 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 413
1990 415 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 415
1991 393 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 393
1992 519 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 519
1993 534 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 534
1994 511 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 511
1995 516 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 516
1996 516 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 516
1997 519 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a -10 509
1998 535 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 537
1999 558 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 559
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 550 550
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 567 567
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 631 631
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 631 631
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 662 662
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 695 695
2006 664 1 0 15 3 n/a n/a 0 683
2007 654 2 0 14 1 n/a n/a 0 671
2008 629 2 0 15 2 n/a n/a 0 648
2009 653 2 2 16 2 n/a n/a 0 675
2010 676 3 4 15 4 n/a n/a 0 702
2011 713 2 3 23 1 0 2 0 744
2012 706 2 5 22 1 0 5 0 741
2013 683 1 3 22 0 0 6 0 715
2014 678 1 2 27 0 0 12 0 720
2015 682 0 1 34 1 0 15 0 733
2016 667 0 1 38 2 0 19 0 727
2017 650 0 0 41 2 0 23 0 716
2018 633 2 3 45 2 0 21 0 706
2019 614 3 6 48 1 0 18 0 690
2020 600 3 3 62 1 0 14 0 683
2021 552 5 6 65 2 0 8 0 638
2022 540 1 5 71 2 0 5 0 624
2023 536 5 5 70 2 0 4 0 622
2024 524 8 4 58 3 0 7 0 604

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 Sequatchie County Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 367 16.0 22.9 n/a
1989 413 16.0 25.8 n/a
1990 415 16.0 25.9 n/a
1991 393 19.0 20.6 n/a
1992 519 31.0 16.7 n/a
1993 534 31.0 17.2 n/a
1994 511 31.0 16.5 n/a
1995 516 33.0 15.6 n/a
1996 516 33.0 15.6 n/a
1997 509 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 537 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 559 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 550 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 567 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 631 n/a n/a n/a
2003 631 n/a n/a n/a
2004 662 n/a n/a n/a
2005 695 n/a n/a n/a
2006 683 42.5 16.1 n/a
2007 671 41.5 16.2 61
2008 648 47.5 13.6 61.4
2009 675 40.0 16.9 62.7
2010 702 42.0 16.7 60.3
2011 744 44.0 16.9 64
2012 741 42.8 17.3 68.4
2013 715 43.0 16.6 66.7
2014 720 42.0 17.1 68.9
2015 733 45.0 16.2 74.6
2016 727 44.0 16.5 100
2017 716 45.6 15.7 n/a
2018 706 43.0 16.4 n/a
2019 690 42.0 16.4 n/a
2020 683 41.0 16.6 n/a
2021 638 38.0 16.7 n/a
2022 624 39.8 15.6 n/a
2023 622 38.3 16.2 n/a
2024 604 39.1 15.4 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 Sequatchie County Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 367 16.0 22.9 n/a
1989 413 16.0 25.8 n/a
1990 415 16.0 25.9 n/a
1991 393 19.0 20.6 n/a
1992 519 31.0 16.7 n/a
1993 534 31.0 17.2 n/a
1994 511 31.0 16.5 n/a
1995 516 33.0 15.6 n/a
1996 516 33.0 15.6 n/a
1997 509 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 537 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 559 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 550 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 567 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 631 n/a n/a n/a
2003 631 n/a n/a n/a
2004 662 n/a n/a n/a
2005 695 n/a n/a n/a
2006 683 42.5 16.1 n/a
2007 671 41.5 16.2 61
2008 648 47.5 13.6 61.4
2009 675 40.0 16.9 62.7
2010 702 42.0 16.7 60.3
2011 744 44.0 16.9 64
2012 741 42.8 17.3 68.4
2013 715 43.0 16.6 66.7
2014 720 42.0 17.1 68.9
2015 733 45.0 16.2 74.6
2016 727 44.0 16.5 100
2017 716 45.6 15.7 n/a
2018 706 43.0 16.4 n/a
2019 690 42.0 16.4 n/a
2020 683 41.0 16.6 n/a
2021 638 38.0 16.7 n/a
2022 624 39.8 15.6 n/a
2023 622 38.3 16.2 n/a
2024 604 39.1 15.4 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 Sequatchie County Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $874 (10.6%) $6,751 (82.2%) $8,208
2020 $694 (8.5%) $6,791 (83.5%) $8,133
2021 $1,228 (12.8%) $7,773 (80.8%) $9,619
2022 $1,492 (15.6%) $7,401 (77.3%) $9,578
2023 $1,628 (15.3%) $8,203 (77.2%) $10,621

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sequatchie County Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 306th of 574 Middle schoolsRanks 362nd of 594 Middle schools
 7.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Sequatchie County Middle School)27.423.3
 4.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Sequatchie County)27.423.3
 4.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sequatchie County Middle School)2131.9
 10.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Sequatchie County)2131.9
 10.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sequatchie County Middle School)32.221.7
 10.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Sequatchie County)32.221.7
 10.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)3933.8
 5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sequatchie County Middle School)27.828.3
 0.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Sequatchie County)27.828.3
 0.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.435.9
 2.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (Sequatchie County Middle School)25.631.9
 6.3%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Sequatchie County)25.631.9
 6.3%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)3843.4
 5.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sequatchie County Middle School)20.517.5
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Sequatchie County)20.517.5
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)33.635
 1.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sequatchie County Middle School)30.718.4
 12.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Sequatchie County)30.718.4
 12.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.436.1
 0.7%
7th Grade Social Studies (Sequatchie County Middle School)51.534.6
 16.9%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Sequatchie County)51.534.6
 16.9%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)43.246.9
 3.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sequatchie County Middle School)26.231.4
 5.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Sequatchie County)26.231.4
 5.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)35.134
 1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Sequatchie County Middle School)2520.8
 4.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Sequatchie County)2520.8
 4.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)27.126.3
 0.8%
8th Grade Social Studies (Sequatchie County Middle School)47.648.4
 0.8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Sequatchie County)47.648.4
 0.8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)41.541.6
 0.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Sequatchie County Middle School)26.723.6
 3.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Sequatchie County)30.329.9
 0.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Sequatchie County Middle School)26.224.9
 1.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Sequatchie County)26.128.6
 2.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%
All Grades Social Studies (Sequatchie County Middle School)41.138.2
 2.9%
   All Grades Social Studies (Sequatchie County)41.138.2
 2.9%
   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 Students690622
 9.9%
African American35
 66.7%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian65
 16.7%
Hispanic4870
 45.8%
Pacific Islander00
White614536
 12.7%
Two or More Races184
 77.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sequatchie County Middle School

Students at Sequatchie County Middle School are 87% White, 10% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend Sequatchie County Middle School usually go on to attend Sequatchie County High School

Sequatchie County Middle School ranks 371st of 587 Tennessee middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 604 students attended Sequatchie County Middle School.


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

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