Smith County Middle School

Summary:

Smith County Middle School is a public middle school in Carthage, Tennessee, serving 327 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Smith County School District, which is ranked 34 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Academically, Smith County Middle School has consistently ranked in the middle range of Tennessee middle schools, with proficiency rates on state assessments generally below the state and district averages. However, the school has shown some strengths, with African American and Hispanic students outperforming their White and low-income peers. Nearby schools like Jim Satterfield Middle School and Watertown Middle School significantly outperform Smith County Middle School, suggesting there is room for improvement.

The school's student-teacher ratio is around 17-18 students per teacher, and its per-student spending is slightly above the state average. The fluctuations in the school's ranking over the years indicate that there may be opportunities to learn from the practices of higher-performing schools and address the gaps between different student subgroups. By understanding the factors contributing to the success of African American and Hispanic students, Smith County Middle School may be able to develop strategies to better serve all of its students and improve overall academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 134 Smith County Middle School
       Carthage, TN  37030


(615) 735-8277

District: Smith County

SchoolDigger Rank:
355th of 587 Tennessee Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,417 Help


Students who attend Smith County Middle School usually attend:

High:    Gordonsville High School
    Smith County High School

Feeder schools for Smith County Middle School:

Elementary:    Carthage Elementary
    Defeated Elementary
    Forks River Elementary
    Gordonsville Elementary School
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Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  313

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.1%
Hispanic:
8.0%
Two or more races:
8.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Smith County Middle School ranks worse than 60.5% of middle schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.93. (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 (82.1%), Hispanic (8%), two or more races (8%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Smith County Middle School is 15.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Smith County Middle School is $9,417.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Smith County Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Smith County Middle School 355th of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See Smith County Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Smith County:

SchoolDigger ranks Smith County 38th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Smith County Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Smith County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 78.80 77th 435 82.3%
2011 78.85 84th 462 81.8%
2012 87.34 41st 466 91.2%
2013 68.62 152nd 475 68.0%
2014 63.51 155th 485 68.0%
2015 52.43 268th 492 45.5%
2017 47.94 198th 362 45.3%
2018 64.37 147th 563 73.9%
2019 55.52 207th 574 63.9%
2021 51.86 239th 576 58.5%
2022 58.35 200th 569 64.9%
2023 56.42 228th 594 61.6%
2024 37.93 355th 587 39.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Smith County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.13 50th 279 82.1%
2019 31.24 165th 222 25.7%
2022 58.33 50th 260 80.8%
2023 25.92 236th 288 18.1%
2024 33.21 197th 299 34.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Smith County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.24 81st 481 83.2%
2019 60.75 134th 490 72.7%
2021 43.72 243rd 483 49.7%
2022 54.49 178th 495 64.0%
2023 43.25 268th 514 47.9%
2024 25.64 403rd 510 21.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Smith County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 60.66 155th 529 70.7%
2021 47.99 255th 538 52.6%
2022 51.98 230th 552 58.3%
2023 49.20 265th 560 52.7%
2024 34.89 364th 554 34.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Smith County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.56 242nd 523 53.7%
2021 52.98 207th 529 60.9%
2022 60.21 177th 540 67.2%
2023 60.05 192nd 557 65.5%
2024 42.31 313th 560 44.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Smith County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 77.00 48th 318 84.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Smith County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.60 60th 219 72.6%
2019 80.68 27th 228 88.2%
2023 83.76 31st 285 89.1%
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Rank History for White students at Smith County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.53 175th 481 63.6%
2019 44.25 250th 484 48.3%
2021 45.95 244th 496 50.8%
2022 48.19 234th 500 53.2%
2023 46.29 255th 503 49.3%
2024 28.95 365th 504 27.6%
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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 Smith County 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 411 411
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 411 411
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 405 405
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 369 369
2006 348 12 0 11 1 n/a n/a 0 372
2007 379 19 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 406
2008 334 22 0 9 2 n/a n/a 0 367
2009 337 26 1 10 1 n/a n/a 0 375
2010 328 23 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 359
2011 314 24 1 11 1 0 3 0 354
2012 346 20 1 16 1 0 4 0 388
2013 323 17 0 14 1 0 7 0 362
2014 331 23 0 14 2 0 4 0 374
2015 295 11 2 15 0 0 5 0 328
2016 272 8 2 24 0 0 5 0 311
2017 269 11 1 26 0 0 4 0 311
2018 272 12 4 26 2 0 7 0 323
2019 267 16 3 26 2 0 5 0 319
2020 281 10 7 25 0 0 16 0 339
2021 282 6 4 25 0 0 12 0 329
2022 250 9 2 24 0 0 9 0 294
2023 272 5 2 28 1 0 19 0 327
2024 257 5 1 25 0 0 25 0 313

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 Smith County Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 411 n/a n/a n/a
2003 411 n/a n/a n/a
2004 405 n/a n/a n/a
2005 369 n/a n/a n/a
2006 372 20.0 18.6 n/a
2007 406 20.0 20.3 45.3
2008 367 23.0 16.0 49.6
2009 375 21.5 17.4 52
2010 359 22.4 15.9 56.5
2011 354 23.5 15.0 60.2
2012 388 24.0 16.1 60.3
2013 362 24.0 15.0 61.3
2014 374 21.0 17.8 62.6
2015 328 22.0 14.9 68
2016 311 20.0 15.5 65.3
2017 311 19.0 16.3 n/a
2018 323 18.0 17.9 n/a
2019 319 16.7 19.1 n/a
2020 339 17.3 19.5 62.5
2021 329 18.4 17.8 n/a
2022 294 19.0 15.4 n/a
2023 327 18.0 18.0 n/a
2024 313 19.9 15.6 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 Smith County Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 411 n/a n/a n/a
2003 411 n/a n/a n/a
2004 405 n/a n/a n/a
2005 369 n/a n/a n/a
2006 372 20.0 18.6 n/a
2007 406 20.0 20.3 45.3
2008 367 23.0 16.0 49.6
2009 375 21.5 17.4 52
2010 359 22.4 15.9 56.5
2011 354 23.5 15.0 60.2
2012 388 24.0 16.1 60.3
2013 362 24.0 15.0 61.3
2014 374 21.0 17.8 62.6
2015 328 22.0 14.9 68
2016 311 20.0 15.5 65.3
2017 311 19.0 16.3 n/a
2018 323 18.0 17.9 n/a
2019 319 16.7 19.1 n/a
2020 339 17.3 19.5 62.5
2021 329 18.4 17.8 n/a
2022 294 19.0 15.4 n/a
2023 327 18.0 18.0 n/a
2024 313 19.9 15.6 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 Smith County Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $675 (7.9%) $7,149 (84.1%) $8,500
2020 $798 (9.5%) $6,884 (82.3%) $8,360
2021 $880 (10.1%) $7,040 (80.8%) $8,716
2022 $962 (9.5%) $8,315 (82.2%) $10,115
2023 $1,048 (11.1%) $7,473 (79.4%) $9,417

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Smith County 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 207th of 574 Middle schoolsRanks 228th of 594 Middle schools
 2.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Smith County Middle School)22.832
 9.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Smith County)4538.8
 6.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Smith County Middle School)28.128.9
 0.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Smith County)33.836
 2.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Smith County Middle School)4626.5
 19.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Smith County)44.742
 2.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)3933.8
 5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Smith County Middle School)36.833.8
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Smith County)38.136
 2.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.435.9
 2.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (Smith County Middle School)25.326.5
 1.2%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Smith County)31.637.8
 6.2%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)3843.4
 5.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Smith County Middle School)40.232
 8.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Smith County)34.435.5
 1.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)33.635
 1.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Smith County Middle School)36.446.4
 10%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Smith County)3142.4
 11.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.436.1
 0.7%
7th Grade Social Studies (Smith County Middle School)23.937.1
 13.2%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Smith County)28.947.8
 18.9%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)43.246.9
 3.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Smith County Middle School)53.140.7
 12.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Smith County)57.438
 19.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)35.134
 1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Smith County Middle School)32.543.2
 10.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Smith County)27.935.6
 7.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)27.126.3
 0.8%
8th Grade Social Studies (Smith County Middle School)34.650.6
 16%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Smith County)36.447.3
 10.9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)41.541.6
 0.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Smith County Middle School)4233
 9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Smith County)47.243.4
 3.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Smith County Middle School)3438.8
 4.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Smith County)35.341.4
 6.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%
All Grades Social Studies (Smith County Middle School)27.738.6
 10.9%
   All Grades Social Studies (Smith County)32.144.3
 12.2%
   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 Students319327
 2.5%
African American165
 68.8%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic2628
 7.7%
Pacific Islander00
White267272
 1.9%
Two or More Races519
 280%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Smith County Middle School

Students who attend Smith County Middle School usually go on to attend Gordonsville High School

Students at Smith County Middle School are 82% White, 8% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 2% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 313 students attended Smith County Middle School.

Smith County Middle School ranks 355th of 587 Tennessee middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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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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