Is Bledsoe County Middle School a good school?

Bledsoe County Middle School ranks 347 th of 587 Tennessee middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Bledsoe County Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 378 students attended Bledsoe County Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Bledsoe County Middle School?

Students at Bledsoe County Middle School are 90% White, 8% Hispanic, 1% African American.

What high school do graduates of Bledsoe County Middle School attend?

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

Bledsoe County Middle School

Summary:

Bledsoe County Middle School is a public middle school in Pikeville, Tennessee, serving 378 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Bledsoe County School District, which is ranked 100 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bledsoe County Middle School consistently underperforms the state average in academic proficiency across all subject areas and grade levels, particularly in Mathematics, where proficiency rates range from 20-46% compared to the state average of 34.1-39.7%. The school's English Language Arts proficiency rates are also below the state average, ranging from 24.3-41.6% compared to 29.2-37.6%. The school's performance is especially low for its White student population, ranking in the bottom 20% of Tennessee middle schools for this subgroup. In contrast, the school's Hispanic students perform relatively better, ranking in the top 30-40% of Tennessee middle schools in Mathematics and Science.

Interestingly, nearby schools like Sequatchie County Middle School and Rhea Middle School outperform Bledsoe County Middle School in academic proficiency across all subject areas and grade levels, despite Bledsoe County Middle School spending more per student ($11,556 in 2020-2021) compared to the nearby schools. The student-teacher ratio at Bledsoe County Middle School (15.6 in 2022-2023) is similar to the nearby schools, suggesting that the higher spending does not necessarily translate to better academic outcomes. Additionally, Bledsoe County Middle School has a significantly higher percentage of White students (90.21%) compared to the nearby schools, which have more diverse student populations.

Detail:

Public 6-8

857 Main ST
Pikeville, TN 37367

(423) 447-3212

District: Bledsoe County

SchoolDigger Rank:
347^th of 587 Tennessee Middle Schools

Students who attend Bledsoe County Middle School usually attend:

High:

Bledsoe County High School

Feeder schools for Bledsoe County Middle School:

Elementary:	Cecil B Rigsby Elementary
	Mary V Wheeler Elementary
	Pikeville Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Number of students: 378

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.2%

Hispanic:

7.9%

African American:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 86.4%

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bledsoe County Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bledsoe County Middle School 347^th of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See Bledsoe County Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Bledsoe County:

SchoolDigger ranks Bledsoe County 92^nd of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Bledsoe County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2010	39.62	278^th	435	36.1%
2011	14.64	421^st	462	8.9%
2012	38.23	314^th	466	32.6%
2013	44.42	339^th	475	28.6%
2014	27.76	397^th	485	18.1%
2015	30.09	401^st	492	18.5%
2017	41.82	247^th	362	31.8%
2018	28.91	425^th	563	24.5%
2019	34.74	397^th	574	30.8%
2021	38.81	328^th	576	43.1%
2022	26.66	420^th	569	26.2%
2023	34.31	380^th	594	36.0%
2024	38.85	347^th	587	40.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Bledsoe County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	26.16	232^nd	279	16.8%
2021	35.59	146^th	238	38.7%
2022	33.08	171^st	260	34.2%
2023	66.93	35^th	288	87.8%
2024	27.80	231^st	299	22.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bledsoe County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	31.84	351^st	481	27.0%
2019	32.63	353^rd	490	28.0%
2021	38.63	272^nd	483	43.7%
2022	32.33	331^st	495	33.1%
2023	33.66	333^rd	514	35.2%
2024	41.38	278^th	510	45.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Bledsoe County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	36.60	362^nd	529	31.6%
2021	42.07	296^th	538	45.0%
2022	27.04	406^th	552	26.4%
2023	31.76	383^rd	560	31.6%
2024	39.43	329^th	554	40.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Bledsoe County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	33.21	362^nd	523	30.8%
2021	35.33	324^th	529	38.8%
2022	27.74	387^th	540	28.3%
2023	35.34	357^th	557	35.9%
2024	37.29	340^th	560	39.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bledsoe County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2022	30.34	190^th	275	30.9%
2023	43.44	140^th	285	50.9%
2024	62.41	89^th	285	68.8%

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Rank History for White students at Bledsoe County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	21.23	426^th	481	11.4%
2019	26.30	404^th	484	16.5%
2021	31.33	345^th	496	30.4%
2022	18.75	438^th	500	12.4%
2023	23.54	410^th	503	18.5%
2024	26.57	386^th	504	23.4%

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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.

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bledsoe County Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	0
2001	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	434	434
2002	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	449	449
2003	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	449	449
2004	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	414	414
2005	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	457	457
2006	430	5	2	9	4	n/a	n/a	0	450
2007	409	8	1	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	432
2008	409	3	1	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	428
2009	436	3	0	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	456
2010	430	3	0	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	449
2011	409	9	1	19	2	0	1	0	441
2012	408	7	1	18	2	0	1	0	437
2013	412	7	1	21	3	0	0	0	444
2014	413	7	2	22	3	0	0	0	447
2015	382	10	1	31	2	0	0	0	426
2016	367	4	1	30	2	0	0	0	404
2017	359	0	1	30	1	0	1	0	392
2018	362	2	1	25	1	0	2	0	393
2019	371	3	1	25	1	0	3	0	404
2020	357	3	0	26	1	1	3	0	391
2021	312	3	0	27	0	1	1	0	344
2022	318	4	0	30	0	0	1	0	353
2023	341	5	0	30	1	0	1	0	378

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 Bledsoe County Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	0	n/a	0.0	n/a
2001	434	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	449	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	449	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	414	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	457	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	450	26.3	17.1	n/a
2007	432	26.0	16.6	69.9
2008	428	28.3	15.1	65.4
2009	456	26.8	17.0	73.2
2010	449	27.0	16.6	68.8
2011	441	28.2	15.6	72.8
2012	437	29.0	15.0	81
2013	444	27.8	15.9	84.9
2014	447	29.0	15.4	84.1
2015	426	28.0	15.2	81.5
2016	404	25.0	16.1	86.4
2017	392	24.0	16.3	n/a
2018	393	25.9	15.1	n/a
2019	404	25.0	16.1	n/a
2020	391	24.0	16.2	n/a
2021	344	23.7	14.4	n/a
2022	353	23.5	14.9	n/a
2023	378	24.2	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 Bledsoe County Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	0	n/a	0.0	n/a
2001	434	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	449	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	449	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	414	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	457	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	450	26.3	17.1	n/a
2007	432	26.0	16.6	69.9
2008	428	28.3	15.1	65.4
2009	456	26.8	17.0	73.2
2010	449	27.0	16.6	68.8
2011	441	28.2	15.6	72.8
2012	437	29.0	15.0	81
2013	444	27.8	15.9	84.9
2014	447	29.0	15.4	84.1
2015	426	28.0	15.2	81.5
2016	404	25.0	16.1	86.4
2017	392	24.0	16.3	n/a
2018	393	25.9	15.1	n/a
2019	404	25.0	16.1	n/a
2020	391	24.0	16.2	n/a
2021	344	23.7	14.4	n/a
2022	353	23.5	14.9	n/a
2023	378	24.2	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 Bledsoe County Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$778 (8.0%)	$8,127 (83.6%)	$9,727
2020	$831 (8.6%)	$7,978 (82.1%)	$9,717
2021	$1,383 (12.0%)	$8,907 (77.1%)	$11,556
2022	$1,549 (13.9%)	$8,627 (77.2%)	$11,174
2023	$1,940 (15.6%)	$9,264 (74.4%)	$12,446

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Impact of COVID-19 on Bledsoe County Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 397^th of 574 Middle schools	Ranks 380^th of 594 Middle schools	5.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Bledsoe County Middle School)	33.1	26.6	6.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bledsoe County)	33.1	26.6	6.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	39	33.8	5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bledsoe County Middle School)	28.3	33.9	5.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bledsoe County)	28.3	33.9	5.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	33.4	35.9	2.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (Bledsoe County Middle School)	44.1	38.7	5.4%
6th Grade Social Studies (Bledsoe County)	44.1	38.7	5.4%
6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)	38	43.4	5.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bledsoe County Middle School)	20.5	27.4	6.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bledsoe County)	20.5	27.4	6.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	33.6	35	1.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bledsoe County Middle School)	23	25.7	2.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bledsoe County)	23	25.7	2.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	35.4	36.1	0.7%
7th Grade Social Studies (Bledsoe County Middle School)	20.5	30.1	9.6%
7th Grade Social Studies (Bledsoe County)	20.5	30.1	9.6%
7th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)	43.2	46.9	3.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bledsoe County Middle School)	31.6	31.2	0.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bledsoe County)	31.6	31.2	0.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	35.1	34	1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bledsoe County Middle School)	16.9	20.2	3.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bledsoe County)	16.9	20.2	3.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	27.1	26.3	0.8%
8th Grade Social Studies (Bledsoe County Middle School)	27.8	28.8	1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Bledsoe County)	27.8	28.8	1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)	41.5	41.6	0.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Bledsoe County Middle School)	28.4	28.5	0.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Bledsoe County)	34.9	31.3	3.6%
All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)	40.8	38.1	2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Bledsoe County Middle School)	22.7	26.6	3.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Bledsoe County)	26.3	33.5	7.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)	33.7	36.6	2.9%
All Grades Social Studies (Bledsoe County Middle School)	30.7	32.6	1.9%
All Grades Social Studies (Bledsoe County)	30.7	32.6	1.9%
All Grades Social Studies (Tennessee)	40.9	43.9	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	404	378	6.4%
African American	3	5	66.7%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	25	30	20%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	371	341	8.1%
Two or More Races	3	1	66.7%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Mathematics (2024)					TNReady English Language Arts (2024)					TNReady Science (2024)					TNReady Social Studies (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 5th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 5th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 6th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 7th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 8th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Science 5th Grade	TNReady Science 6th Grade	TNReady Science 7th Grade	TNReady Science 8th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 6th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 7th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bledsoe County Middle School	Public	6-8	857 Main ST	Pikeville	37367	Bledsoe County	Bledsoe County	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 447-3212	378	24	15.6		341 (90.2%)	5 (1.3%)	30 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	38.9	347^th of 587 public middle schools	40.9%		34.3	380^th of 594 public middle schools	36.0%	33		46.0	24.0	20.0	29.9		41.6	26.4	24.3	30.7		38.1	26.4	21.6	28.7	51.3	28.1	27.9	35.7	$12,446	$1,940	$9,264
Rhea Middle School	Public	6-8	405 Pierce RD	Evensville	37332	Rhea County	Rhea County	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 775-7821	556	37	15.2		445 (80.0%)	13 (2.3%)	86 (15.5%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.4%)	59.4	212^th of 587 public middle schools	63.9%		55.3	239^th of 594 public middle schools	59.8%	27		56.8	49.4	49.7	51.7		37.7	33.1	28.4	32.7		46.6	47.9	42.9	45.6	31.5	38.0	37.6	35.9	$12,044	$1,338	$9,664
Sequatchie County Middle School	Public	5-8	7079 State Route 28	Dunlap	37327	Sequatchie County	Sequatchie County	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 949-4149	622	38	16.2		536 (86.2%)	5 (0.8%)	70 (11.3%)	5 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	36.2	371^st of 587 public middle schools	36.8%		36.6	362^nd of 594 public middle schools	39.1%	9	34.7	15.4	23.7	24.3	24.8	26.0	26.2	23.7	15.4	22.9	30.6	35.4	46.7	36.8	37.8	36.2	40.2	39.7	38.9	$10,621	$1,628	$8,203

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