Is Meigs Middle School a good school?

Meigs Middle School ranks 261 st of 587 Tennessee middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Meigs Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 380 students attended Meigs Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Meigs Middle School?

Students at Meigs Middle School are 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Meigs Middle School attend?

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

Meigs Middle School

Summary:

Meigs Middle School is a public middle school in Decatur, Tennessee, serving 390 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Meigs County School District, which is ranked 89 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compared to nearby schools like Athens City Middle School and Rhea Middle School, Meigs Middle School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (93.08%) and lower academic performance on TNReady tests, with proficiency rates below state averages in math, English, and science. The school's rankings for specific student groups, such as females, males, white students, and special education students, are generally in the lower half of Tennessee middle schools.

Meigs Middle School's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 141 out of 475 Tennessee middle schools in 2012-2013 to its current ranking of 265 out of 580 in 2023-2024. This trend, along with the school's lower performance compared to nearby schools, suggests that Meigs Middle School may need to implement targeted strategies to address the challenges it faces and improve the educational experience for all its students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

586 North Main
Decatur, TN 37322

(423) 334-9187

District: Meigs County

SchoolDigger Rank:
261^st of 587 Tennessee Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,699

Students who attend Meigs Middle School usually attend:

High:

Meigs County High School

Feeder schools for Meigs Middle School:

Elementary:	Meigs North Elementary
	Meigs South Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 380

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.3%

Hispanic:

3.7%

African American:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 71.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Meigs Middle School ranks better than 55.5% of middle schools in Tennessee. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.59. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.3%), Hispanic (3.7%), African American (2.4%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Meigs Middle School is 13.6. (See more...)

Compare Meigs Middle School employs 27.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Meigs Middle School is $11,699.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Meigs Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Meigs Middle School 261^st of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See Meigs Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Meigs County:

SchoolDigger ranks Meigs County 94^th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Meigs Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Meigs Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2010	50.53	211^th	435	51.5%
2011	61.24	186^th	462	59.7%
2012	92.84	24^th	466	94.8%
2013	70.17	141^st	475	70.3%
2014	59.14	192^nd	485	60.4%
2015	64.75	171^st	492	65.2%
2017	44.45	227^th	362	37.3%
2018	44.85	308^th	563	45.3%
2019	42.70	317^th	574	44.8%
2021	30.08	396^th	576	31.3%
2022	43.29	310^th	569	45.5%
2023	46.39	297^th	594	50.0%
2024	51.59	261^st	587	55.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Meigs Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	36.96	166^th	279	40.5%
2019	30.62	174^th	222	21.6%
2022	31.06	193^rd	260	25.8%
2024	37.03	175^th	299	41.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Meigs Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	50.71	204^th	481	57.6%
2019	41.72	289^th	490	41.0%
2021	29.71	339^th	483	29.8%
2022	36.72	302^nd	495	39.0%
2023	36.75	314^th	514	38.9%
2024	49.43	234^th	510	54.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Meigs Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	42.85	303^rd	529	42.7%
2021	30.45	376^th	538	30.1%
2022	44.96	294^th	552	46.7%
2023	51.86	249^th	560	55.5%
2024	56.07	223^rd	554	59.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Meigs Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	40.12	305^th	523	41.7%
2021	31.03	361^st	529	31.8%
2022	39.60	315^th	540	41.7%
2023	38.36	332^nd	557	40.4%
2024	44.72	294^th	560	47.5%

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Rank History for White students at Meigs Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	35.03	341^st	481	29.1%
2019	33.90	326^th	484	32.6%
2021	23.50	408^th	496	17.7%
2022	32.19	344^th	500	31.2%
2023	33.29	339^th	503	32.6%
2024	39.10	295^th	504	41.5%

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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 Meigs Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	301	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	301
1990	299	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	302
1991	326	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	330
1992	312	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	316
1993	304	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	307
1994	323	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	325
1995	310	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	312
1996	310	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	312
1997	327	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	19	346
1998	408	5	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	-1	414
1999	422	3	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	428
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	432	432
2001	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	424	424
2002	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	428	428
2003	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	428	428
2004	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	465	465
2005	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	447	447
2006	433	2	0	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	444
2007	413	4	0	9	3	n/a	n/a	0	429
2008	416	5	0	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	431
2009	413	4	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	421
2010	419	7	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	430
2011	405	6	0	0	2	0	4	0	417
2012	414	8	0	1	1	0	0	0	424
2013	433	7	1	3	1	1	1	0	447
2014	422	5	2	6	1	1	0	0	437
2015	421	5	1	5	1	1	0	0	434
2016	395	4	1	5	1	1	0	0	407
2017	380	3	0	5	0	1	2	0	391
2018	368	2	0	6	0	1	9	0	386
2019	371	4	0	5	0	0	12	0	392
2020	376	1	0	9	0	0	17	0	403
2021	399	2	1	8	0	0	12	0	422
2022	378	8	0	10	0	0	10	0	406
2023	363	7	0	8	0	0	12	0	390
2024	347	9	1	14	0	0	9	0	380

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 Meigs Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	301	15.0	20.0	n/a
1990	302	13.0	23.2	n/a
1991	330	13.0	25.3	n/a
1992	316	16.0	19.7	n/a
1993	307	16.0	19.2	n/a
1994	325	19.0	17.1	n/a
1995	312	20.0	15.6	n/a
1996	312	20.0	15.6	n/a
1997	346	n/a	0.0	n/a
1998	414	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	428	n/a	0.0	n/a
2000	432	n/a	0.0	n/a
2001	424	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	428	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	428	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	465	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	447	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	444	25.0	17.8	n/a
2007	429	27.0	15.9	69.5
2008	431	27.4	15.7	65.2
2009	421	26.0	16.2	69.1
2010	430	26.0	16.5	63.3
2011	417	26.0	16.0	67.4
2012	424	28.0	15.1	63.9
2013	447	27.0	16.5	66.4
2014	437	27.0	16.1	65.2
2015	434	27.0	16.0	67.7
2016	407	28.0	14.5	71.5
2017	391	29.0	13.4	n/a
2018	386	27.0	14.2	n/a
2019	392	27.0	14.5	n/a
2020	403	25.0	16.1	n/a
2021	422	26.0	16.2	n/a
2022	406	26.7	15.2	n/a
2023	390	27.2	14.3	n/a
2024	380	27.7	13.6	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 Meigs Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	301	15.0	20.0	n/a
1990	302	13.0	23.2	n/a
1991	330	13.0	25.3	n/a
1992	316	16.0	19.7	n/a
1993	307	16.0	19.2	n/a
1994	325	19.0	17.1	n/a
1995	312	20.0	15.6	n/a
1996	312	20.0	15.6	n/a
1997	346	n/a	0.0	n/a
1998	414	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	428	n/a	0.0	n/a
2000	432	n/a	0.0	n/a
2001	424	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	428	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	428	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	465	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	447	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	444	25.0	17.8	n/a
2007	429	27.0	15.9	69.5
2008	431	27.4	15.7	65.2
2009	421	26.0	16.2	69.1
2010	430	26.0	16.5	63.3
2011	417	26.0	16.0	67.4
2012	424	28.0	15.1	63.9
2013	447	27.0	16.5	66.4
2014	437	27.0	16.1	65.2
2015	434	27.0	16.0	67.7
2016	407	28.0	14.5	71.5
2017	391	29.0	13.4	n/a
2018	386	27.0	14.2	n/a
2019	392	27.0	14.5	n/a
2020	403	25.0	16.1	n/a
2021	422	26.0	16.2	n/a
2022	406	26.7	15.2	n/a
2023	390	27.2	14.3	n/a
2024	380	27.7	13.6	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 Meigs Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$604 (6.7%)	$7,783 (86.5%)	$8,994
2020	$632 (6.8%)	$8,024 (86.7%)	$9,258
2021	$1,260 (14.9%)	$6,706 (79.5%)	$8,440
2022	$1,442 (14.3%)	$7,999 (79.3%)	$10,092
2023	$1,501 (12.8%)	$9,301 (79.5%)	$11,699

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Meigs Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 317^th of 574 Middle schools	Ranks 297^th of 594 Middle schools	5.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Meigs Middle School)	39.1	34.1	5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Meigs County)	39.1	34.1	5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	39	33.8	5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Meigs Middle School)	35.5	39.5	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Meigs County)	35.5	39.5	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	33.4	35.9	2.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (Meigs Middle School)	42	34.9	7.1%
6th Grade Social Studies (Meigs County)	42	34.9	7.1%
6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)	38	43.4	5.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Meigs Middle School)	32.2	42.1	9.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Meigs County)	32.2	42.1	9.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	33.6	35	1.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Meigs Middle School)	24.6	29.3	4.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Meigs County)	24.6	29.3	4.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	35.4	36.1	0.7%
7th Grade Social Studies (Meigs Middle School)	27.1	36.8	9.7%
7th Grade Social Studies (Meigs County)	27.1	36.8	9.7%
7th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)	43.2	46.9	3.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Meigs Middle School)	24.1	33.6	9.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Meigs County)	24.1	33.6	9.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	35.1	34	1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Meigs Middle School)	14.7	26.7	12%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Meigs County)	14.7	26.7	12%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	27.1	26.3	0.8%
8th Grade Social Studies (Meigs Middle School)	35.3	21.4	13.9%
8th Grade Social Studies (Meigs County)	35.3	21.4	13.9%
8th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)	41.5	41.6	0.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Meigs Middle School)	32.3	36.6	4.3%
All Grades Mathematics (Meigs County)	34.6	35.5	0.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)	40.8	38.1	2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Meigs Middle School)	25.5	31.8	6.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Meigs County)	27.7	33.9	6.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)	33.7	36.6	2.9%
All Grades Social Studies (Meigs Middle School)	35.2	31	4.2%
All Grades Social Studies (Meigs County)	35.2	31	4.2%
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	392	390	0.5%
African American	4	7	75%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	8	60%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	371	363	2.2%
Two or More Races	12	12

Schools Near Meigs Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Mathematics (2024)					TNReady English Language Arts (2024)					TNReady Algebra I (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 Algebra I 8th Grade	TNReady Algebra I 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
Meigs Middle School	Public	6-8	586 North Main	Decatur	37322	Meigs County	Meigs County	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 334-9187	380	28	13.6		347 (91.3%)	9 (2.4%)	14 (3.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.4%)	51.6	261^st of 587 public middle schools	55.5%		46.4	297^th of 594 public middle schools	50.0%	36		30.1	48.3	41.1	39.9		35.4	32.8	27.1	31.6				40.7	43.1	40.3	41.3	39.8	38.3	34.1	37.3	$11,699	$1,501	$9,301
Rhea Middle School	Public	6-8	405 Pierce RD	Evensville	37332	Rhea County	Rhea County	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 775-7821	534	37	14.4		413 (77.3%)	9 (1.7%)	95 (17.8%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.1%)	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
Athens City Middle School	Public	6-8	200 Keith LN	Athens	37303	McMinn County	Athens	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 745-1177	507	27	18.5		358 (70.6%)	33 (6.5%)	54 (10.7%)	10 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	51 (10.1%)	67.3	156^th of 587 public middle schools	73.4%		64.6	181^st of 594 public middle schools	69.5%	25		42.8	53.5	49.2	47.9		39.4	47.6	38.0	41.3	84.4	84.4		39.6	51.4	48.1	45.8	42.2	56.3	39.2	45.4	$11,640	$1,497	$9,357
Spring City Middle School	Public	6-8	751 Wasson Memorial Hwy 68	Spring City	37381	Rhea County	Rhea County	No	No	No	No	(423) 365-9105	275	22	12.5		259 (94.2%)	3 (1.1%)	7 (2.5%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	71	128^th of 587 public middle schools	78.2%		61.5	197^th of 594 public middle schools	66.8%	69		47.7	34.3	68.2	49.5		46.6	27.3	42.0	38.2				59.1	42.4	39.8	46.9	68.2	53.5	65.9	62.2	$12,930	$1,329	$10,684
Sweetwater Junior High School	Public	7-8	1013 Cannon AVE	Sweetwater	37874	Monroe County	Sweetwater	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 337-7336	311	19	16.3		240 (77.2%)	11 (3.5%)	51 (16.4%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	40.2	336^th of 587 public middle schools	42.8%		43.3	322^nd of 594 public middle schools	45.8%	14			29.7	26.7	28.2			25.5	22.4	24.0					32.1	32.2	32.1		50.6	39.6	45.3	$9,761	$1,713	$7,333
Brown Intermediate School	Public	5-6	135 Starrett ST	Sweetwater	37874	Monroe County	Sweetwater	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 337-5905	323	19	17.4		242 (74.9%)	5 (1.5%)	53 (16.4%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.9%)								(n/a)	41.7	27.5			34.9	37.8	27.5			32.9			28.0	30.2			29.1	25.5			25.5	$9,904	$1,555	$7,603

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