Middle Schools in Jefferson County

The middle schools in Jefferson County, Tennessee consist of two schools: Jefferson Middle School and Maury Middle School. Based on the available data, Maury Middle School appears to be the standout performer, consistently achieving higher test scores and a higher statewide ranking compared to Jefferson Middle School, as well as the overall averages for Jefferson County and the state of Tennessee.

Maury Middle School boasts 42.8% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 33.6% at Jefferson Middle School, 38.4% in Jefferson County, and 37.6% statewide. Maury also maintains a higher 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, while Jefferson has fluctuated between 3 and 4 stars. Additionally, Maury has a lower student-teacher ratio of 13.7, which may contribute to its academic success.

While both schools perform below the state averages in most subject areas, the data suggests there are significant differences in instructional practices, school leadership, and student demographics that contribute to the performance gap between the two schools. Further analysis would be needed to fully understand the factors driving these outcomes and how the schools can work to improve educational opportunities for all students in the Jefferson County area.