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Bolivar Middle School

Summary:

Bolivar Middle School is a public middle school in Bolivar, Tennessee, serving 317 students in grades 6-8. The school faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom half of Tennessee middle schools and performing well below state and district averages in proficiency rates across all subjects and grade levels.

Despite increased per-student spending over the years, Bolivar Middle School's academic performance remains a concern, particularly for its predominantly African American student population, who rank in the bottom 25% of Tennessee middle schools in this subgroup. The school's high-poverty student population and low socioeconomic status ranking suggest that it faces additional obstacles in supporting its students' academic and social-emotional needs.

While the school's resource allocation and student-teacher ratio have fluctuated, the data highlights the need for a comprehensive, data-driven approach to improving academic outcomes at Bolivar Middle School. Collaboration with the Hardeman County Schools district and community stakeholders could be crucial in developing and implementing a targeted improvement plan to address the persistent performance gaps and provide a more equitable learning environment for all students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 915 Pruitt ST
       Bolivar, TN  38008

(731) 658-3656

District: Hardeman County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
534th of 587 Tennessee Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,205 Help


Students who attend Bolivar Middle School usually attend:

High:    Central High School

Feeder schools for Bolivar Middle School:

Elementary:    Bolivar Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  296

Racial breakdown:

African American:
72.3%
White:
22.6%
Hispanic:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bolivar Middle School ranks worse than 91% of middle schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.97. (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: African American (72.3%), White (22.6%), Hispanic (2.4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bolivar Middle School is 13.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bolivar Middle School is $13,205.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bolivar Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bolivar Middle School 534th of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See Bolivar Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Hardeman County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Hardeman County Schools 131st of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bolivar Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Bolivar Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 32.23 332nd 435 23.7%
2011 13.30 426th 462 7.8%
2012 10.39 442nd 466 5.2%
2013 25.53 425th 475 10.5%
2014 24.38 412th 485 15.1%
2015 17.69 455th 492 7.5%
2018 20.67 470th 563 16.5%
2019 21.58 473rd 574 17.6%
2021 9.92 521st 576 9.5%
2022 11.85 510th 569 10.4%
2023 14.30 515th 594 13.3%
2024 10.97 534th 587 9.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bolivar Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.47 447th 481 7.1%
2019 22.35 416th 490 15.1%
2021 19.49 417th 483 13.7%
2022 17.05 448th 495 9.5%
2023 18.45 449th 514 12.6%
2024 11.65 492nd 510 3.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Bolivar Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.38 441st 529 16.6%
2021 8.61 510th 538 5.2%
2022 9.79 511th 552 7.4%
2023 11.53 509th 560 9.1%
2024 8.49 533rd 554 3.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Bolivar Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 22.92 421st 523 19.5%
2021 13.00 468th 529 11.5%
2022 14.58 470th 540 13.0%
2023 17.33 467th 557 16.2%
2024 15.01 486th 560 13.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Bolivar Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.83 239th 284 15.8%
2019 22.27 242nd 293 17.4%
2021 15.63 264th 277 4.7%
2022 20.95 243rd 299 18.7%
2023 19.40 268th 316 15.2%
2024 16.63 292nd 318 8.2%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee Middle Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for White students at Bolivar Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.92 203rd 481 57.8%
2019 53.93 181st 484 62.6%
2021 19.71 435th 496 12.3%
2022 19.83 431st 500 13.8%
2023 32.01 349th 503 30.6%
2024 20.08 433rd 504 14.1%
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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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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bolivar Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 300 330 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 632
1989 277 344 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 621
1990 317 350 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 671
1991 302 386 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 693
1992 311 397 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 713
1993 285 397 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 683
1994 280 361 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 641
1995 239 319 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 562
1996 239 319 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 562
1997 238 325 1 2 0 n/a n/a 11 577
1998 268 313 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 584
1999 216 317 1 0 0 n/a n/a 1 535
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 541 541
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 539 539
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 519 519
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 519 519
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 522 522
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 508 508
2006 145 324 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 474
2007 133 312 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 451
2008 146 299 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 450
2009 144 266 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2010 128 266 3 9 2 n/a n/a 0 408
2011 115 275 1 11 2 1 2 0 407
2012 112 309 3 9 0 1 4 0 438
2013 124 303 3 6 0 1 5 0 442
2014 121 286 5 8 0 1 4 0 425
2015 114 268 5 3 0 0 3 0 393
2016 94 249 4 6 0 1 0 0 354
2017 93 239 1 5 0 3 1 0 342
2018 105 241 0 6 0 3 3 0 358
2019 107 250 1 4 0 0 4 0 366
2020 105 260 3 4 1 0 5 0 378
2021 91 275 3 6 0 0 3 0 378
2022 77 249 2 3 0 1 3 0 335
2023 69 231 2 6 0 1 8 0 317
2024 67 214 1 7 0 1 6 0 296

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 Bolivar Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 632 30.0 21.0 n/a
1989 621 30.0 20.7 n/a
1990 671 30.0 22.3 n/a
1991 693 34.0 20.3 n/a
1992 713 36.0 19.8 n/a
1993 683 36.0 19.0 n/a
1994 641 36.0 17.8 n/a
1995 562 38.0 14.8 n/a
1996 562 38.0 14.8 n/a
1997 577 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 584 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 535 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 541 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 539 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 519 n/a n/a n/a
2003 519 n/a n/a n/a
2004 522 n/a n/a n/a
2005 508 n/a n/a n/a
2006 474 33.0 14.4 n/a
2007 451 35.0 12.9 87.6
2008 450 39.8 11.3 87.1
2009 422 34.5 12.2 90.8
2010 408 36.0 11.3 76.7
2011 407 30.8 13.2 87.2
2012 438 31.0 14.1 88.8
2013 442 31.0 14.2 87.6
2014 425 32.0 13.2 87.8
2015 393 36.0 10.9 82.7
2016 354 33.0 10.7 91
2017 342 32.9 10.3 n/a
2018 358 27.7 12.9 n/a
2019 366 26.0 14.0 n/a
2020 378 23.7 15.9 n/a
2021 378 25.5 14.8 n/a
2022 335 26.5 12.6 n/a
2023 317 24.5 12.9 n/a
2024 296 21.3 13.8 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 Bolivar Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 632 30.0 21.0 n/a
1989 621 30.0 20.7 n/a
1990 671 30.0 22.3 n/a
1991 693 34.0 20.3 n/a
1992 713 36.0 19.8 n/a
1993 683 36.0 19.0 n/a
1994 641 36.0 17.8 n/a
1995 562 38.0 14.8 n/a
1996 562 38.0 14.8 n/a
1997 577 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 584 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 535 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 541 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 539 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 519 n/a n/a n/a
2003 519 n/a n/a n/a
2004 522 n/a n/a n/a
2005 508 n/a n/a n/a
2006 474 33.0 14.4 n/a
2007 451 35.0 12.9 87.6
2008 450 39.8 11.3 87.1
2009 422 34.5 12.2 90.8
2010 408 36.0 11.3 76.7
2011 407 30.8 13.2 87.2
2012 438 31.0 14.1 88.8
2013 442 31.0 14.2 87.6
2014 425 32.0 13.2 87.8
2015 393 36.0 10.9 82.7
2016 354 33.0 10.7 91
2017 342 32.9 10.3 n/a
2018 358 27.7 12.9 n/a
2019 366 26.0 14.0 n/a
2020 378 23.7 15.9 n/a
2021 378 25.5 14.8 n/a
2022 335 26.5 12.6 n/a
2023 317 24.5 12.9 n/a
2024 296 21.3 13.8 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 Bolivar Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $826 (8.1%) $8,569 (84.5%) $10,136
2020 $753 (7.4%) $8,552 (84.5%) $10,121
2021 $1,251 (11.7%) $8,796 (82.1%) $10,715
2022 $2,004 (15.8%) $9,837 (77.5%) $12,692
2023 $2,076 (15.7%) $10,083 (76.4%) $13,205

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bolivar 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 473rd of 574 Middle schoolsRanks 515th of 594 Middle schools
 4.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Bolivar Middle School)23.411.2
 12.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hardeman County Schools)23.816
 7.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)3933.8
 5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bolivar Middle School)15.328.1
 12.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hardeman County Schools)22.128.6
 6.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.435.9
 2.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (Bolivar Middle School)21.121.3
 0.2%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Hardeman County Schools)17.120.9
 3.8%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)3843.4
 5.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bolivar Middle School)23.55.3
 18.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Hardeman County Schools)23.615.4
 8.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)33.630.2
 3.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bolivar Middle School)20.212.6
 7.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Hardeman County Schools)22.518.5
 4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.436.1
 0.7%
7th Grade Social Studies (Bolivar Middle School)19.322.1
 2.8%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Hardeman County Schools)22.925.6
 2.7%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)43.246.9
 3.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bolivar Middle School)32.110.7
 21.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Hardeman County Schools)27.815.2
 12.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)35.134
 1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bolivar Middle School)11.613.4
 1.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Hardeman County Schools)16.313.8
 2.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)27.126.3
 0.8%
8th Grade Social Studies (Bolivar Middle School)19.611.6
 8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Hardeman County Schools)25.614.7
 10.9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)41.541.6
 0.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Bolivar Middle School)26.28.4
 17.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Hardeman County Schools)23.420.8
 2.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Bolivar Middle School)15.817.6
 1.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Hardeman County Schools)21.222.8
 1.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%
All Grades Social Studies (Bolivar Middle School)20.117.9
 2.2%
   All Grades Social Studies (Hardeman County Schools)21.820.1
 1.7%
   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 Students366317
 13.4%
African American250231
 7.6%
American Indian00
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic46
 50%
Pacific Islander01
White10769
 35.5%
Two or More Races48
 100%

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Students at Bolivar Middle School are 72% African American, 23% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 296 students attended Bolivar Middle School.

Bolivar Middle School ranks in the bottom 9.0% of Tennessee middle schools.

Students who attend Bolivar Middle School usually go on to attend Central High School


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