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:
261st of 587 Tennessee Middle Schools


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:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  390

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.1%
Two or more races:
3.1%
Hispanic:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.5% Help


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Compare Details Meigs Middle School ranks better than 55.5% of middle schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Meigs Middle School:

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

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Meigs County:

SchoolDigger ranks Meigs County 94th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2010 50.53 211th 435 51.5%
2011 61.24 186th 462 59.7%
2012 92.84 24th 466 94.8%
2013 70.17 141st 475 70.3%
2014 59.14 192nd 485 60.4%
2015 64.75 171st 492 65.2%
2017 44.45 227th 362 37.3%
2018 44.85 308th 563 45.3%
2019 42.70 317th 574 44.8%
2021 30.08 396th 576 31.3%
2022 43.29 310th 569 45.5%
2023 46.39 297th 594 50.0%
2024 51.59 261st 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.96 166th 279 40.5%
2019 30.62 174th 222 21.6%
2022 31.06 193rd 260 25.8%
2024 37.03 175th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.71 204th 481 57.6%
2019 41.72 289th 490 41.0%
2021 29.71 339th 483 29.8%
2022 36.72 302nd 495 39.0%
2023 36.75 314th 514 38.9%
2024 49.43 234th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 42.85 303rd 529 42.7%
2021 30.45 376th 538 30.1%
2022 44.96 294th 552 46.7%
2023 51.86 249th 560 55.5%
2024 56.07 223rd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 40.12 305th 523 41.7%
2021 31.03 361st 529 31.8%
2022 39.60 315th 540 41.7%
2023 38.36 332nd 557 40.4%
2024 44.72 294th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.03 341st 481 29.1%
2019 33.90 326th 484 32.6%
2021 23.50 408th 496 17.7%
2022 32.19 344th 500 31.2%
2023 33.29 339th 503 32.6%
2024 39.10 295th 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.

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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

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

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

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Meigs Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 317th of 574 Middle schoolsRanks 297th 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)39.134.1
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Meigs County)39.134.1
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)3933.8
 5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Meigs Middle School)35.539.5
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Meigs County)35.539.5
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.435.9
 2.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (Meigs Middle School)4234.9
 7.1%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Meigs County)4234.9
 7.1%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)3843.4
 5.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Meigs Middle School)32.242.1
 9.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Meigs County)32.242.1
 9.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)33.635
 1.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Meigs Middle School)24.629.3
 4.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Meigs County)24.629.3
 4.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.436.1
 0.7%
7th Grade Social Studies (Meigs Middle School)27.136.8
 9.7%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Meigs County)27.136.8
 9.7%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)43.246.9
 3.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Meigs Middle School)24.133.6
 9.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Meigs County)24.133.6
 9.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)35.134
 1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Meigs Middle School)14.726.7
 12%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Meigs County)14.726.7
 12%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)27.126.3
 0.8%
8th Grade Social Studies (Meigs Middle School)35.321.4
 13.9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Meigs County)35.321.4
 13.9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)41.541.6
 0.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Meigs Middle School)32.336.6
 4.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Meigs County)34.635.5
 0.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Meigs Middle School)25.531.8
 6.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Meigs County)27.733.9
 6.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%
All Grades Social Studies (Meigs Middle School)35.231
 4.2%
   All Grades Social Studies (Meigs County)35.231
 4.2%
   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 Students392390
 0.5%
African American47
 75%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic58
 60%
Pacific Islander00
White371363
 2.2%
Two or More Races1212


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Frequently Asked Questions about Meigs Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 390 students attended Meigs Middle School.

Students at Meigs Middle School are 93% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 2% African American.

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

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


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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