Summary:
The city of Middleton, Tennessee is home to two schools - Middleton High School and Middleton Elementary, both part of the Hardeman County Schools district. While Middleton Elementary has performed moderately well, ranking in the middle third of Tennessee elementary schools, Middleton High School has consistently struggled, ranking in the bottom third of high schools statewide with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Middleton High School's test scores are significantly below state averages across core subjects like Math, English Language Arts, and Science, with only 10-30% of students proficient. In contrast, Middleton Elementary's test scores are closer to or above state and district averages, with 25-50% proficiency in these areas. The high school also has a more diverse student body, with 55.5% White and 38.52% African American students, compared to Middleton Elementary's 80.54% White student population.
Both schools serve large populations of economically disadvantaged students, as indicated by their significant free/reduced lunch rates. Spending per student is also similar, around $11,500-$11,950, close to the state average. However, the stark contrast in performance between the high school and elementary school suggests potential issues with the academic pipeline and student preparation as they transition from elementary to secondary education, as well as possible equity and access challenges that may be contributing to the performance gaps.
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