Is Dresden Middle School a good school?

Dresden Middle School ranks 81 st of 587 Tennessee middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Dresden Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 339 students attended Dresden Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Dresden Middle School?

Students at Dresden Middle School are 86% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Dresden Middle School attend?

Students who attend Dresden Middle School usually go on to attend Dresden High School

Dresden Middle School

Summary:

Dresden Middle School is a public middle school in Dresden, Tennessee, serving 338 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Weakley County School District, which is ranked 35 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Dresden Middle School consistently outperforms the Weakley County and Tennessee state averages in proficiency rates across all subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were significantly higher than the state averages, with a 57.8% proficiency rate in Mathematics (compared to 39.7% statewide) and a 43.2% proficiency rate in English Language Arts (compared to 37.6% statewide). The school's performance is particularly strong in Mathematics, with 8th-grade students achieving a 77.8% proficiency rate, which is much higher than the McKenzie (52.3%) and Tennessee (34.1%) averages.

Dresden Middle School excels in supporting its student subgroups, with high rankings among Tennessee middle schools for Female Students, Male Students, African American Students, White Students, Special Education Students, and Low Socio-Economic Status Students. The school's Special Education and Low Socio-Economic Status student subgroups rank in the top 25 and top 28 out of 502 Tennessee middle schools, respectively. This level of support and inclusion for all students is a testament to the school's commitment to equity and providing a quality education for all. In comparison, the nearby Martin Middle School has a more diverse student body, with a higher percentage of African American and Hispanic students, but Dresden Middle School has maintained stronger academic performance across all subject areas.

Detail:

Public 5-8

759 Linden ST
Dresden, TN 38225

(731) 364-2407

District: Weakley County

SchoolDigger Rank:
81^st of 587 Tennessee Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,331

Students who attend Dresden Middle School usually attend:

High:	Dresden High School
	Weakley County Center For Adult Continuing Education
	Westview High School

Feeder schools for Dresden Middle School:

Elementary:	Dresden Elementary
	Martin Elementary
	Martin Primary
	Sharon School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 339

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.1%

Two or more races:

5.3%

Hispanic:

4.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dresden Middle School ranks better than 86.2% of middle schools in Tennessee. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.83. (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 (86.1%), two or more races (5.3%), Hispanic (4.1%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dresden Middle School is 14.3. (See more...)

Compare Dresden Middle School employs 23.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dresden Middle School is $10,331.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dresden Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dresden Middle School 81^st of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See Dresden Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Weakley County:

SchoolDigger ranks Weakley County 31^st of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dresden Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Dresden Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2010	57.62	175^th	435	59.8%
2011	78.54	87^th	462	81.2%
2012	56.17	220^th	466	52.8%
2013	73.77	107^th	475	77.5%
2014	71.69	93^rd	485	80.8%
2015	64.02	178^th	492	63.8%
2017	45.41	221^st	362	39.0%
2018	55.55	222^nd	563	60.6%
2019	67.34	121^st	574	78.9%
2021	71.25	102^nd	576	82.3%
2022	64.15	156^th	569	72.6%
2023	73.79	117^th	594	80.3%
2024	79.83	81^st	587	86.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Dresden Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	53.62	77^th	279	72.4%
2019	55.21	54^th	222	75.7%
2023	74.58	22^nd	288	92.4%
2024	78.75	25^th	299	91.6%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	50.81	202^nd	481	58.0%
2019	63.87	102^nd	490	79.2%
2021	67.78	83^rd	483	82.8%
2022	62.54	116^th	495	76.6%
2023	74.26	69^th	514	86.6%
2024	84.77	28^th	510	94.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Dresden Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	68.38	115^th	529	78.3%
2021	70.61	103^rd	538	80.9%
2022	60.77	170^th	552	69.2%
2023	65.71	159^th	560	71.6%
2024	76.45	92^nd	554	83.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Dresden Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	61.25	157^th	523	70.0%
2021	68.90	107^th	529	79.8%
2022	63.66	149^th	540	72.4%
2023	77.60	82^nd	557	85.3%
2024	79.44	76^th	560	86.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Dresden Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	63.35	66^th	277	76.2%
2022	69.19	57^th	299	80.9%

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Rank History for White students at Dresden Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	48.90	232^nd	481	51.8%
2019	60.61	145^th	484	70.0%
2021	65.79	125^th	496	74.8%
2022	56.57	175^th	500	65.0%
2023	68.19	129^th	503	74.4%
2024	72.40	102^nd	504	79.8%

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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 Dresden Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	243	7	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	252
1989	252	11	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	264
1990	249	10	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	260
1991	252	14	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	266
1992	233	13	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	246
1993	266	18	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	287
1994	260	15	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	275
1995	247	14	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	-6	255
1996	247	14	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	-6	255
1997	259	12	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	272
1998	313	28	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	-1	343
1999	349	13	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	363
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	422	422
2001	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	417	417
2002	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	414	414
2003	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	414	414
2004	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	430	430
2005	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	414	414
2006	398	9	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	409
2007	384	9	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	394
2008	374	8	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	383
2009	339	13	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	353
2010	372	9	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	383
2011	392	8	0	2	0	0	0	0	402
2012	409	10	0	2	0	0	2	0	423
2013	382	11	0	4	0	0	1	0	398
2014	342	14	0	5	0	0	2	0	363
2015	331	8	0	6	0	0	8	0	353
2016	302	6	0	3	0	0	3	0	314
2017	320	6	0	2	0	0	7	0	335
2018	337	8	0	6	2	1	7	0	361
2019	338	8	1	8	0	0	11	0	366
2020	320	8	3	10	0	0	14	0	355
2021	305	9	1	12	1	0	17	0	345
2022	310	12	1	11	0	0	16	0	350
2023	296	8	4	17	0	0	13	0	338
2024	292	9	6	14	0	0	18	0	339

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 Dresden Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	252	11.0	22.9	n/a
1989	264	11.0	24.0	n/a
1990	260	14.0	18.5	n/a
1991	266	14.0	19.0	n/a
1992	246	14.0	17.5	n/a
1993	287	14.0	20.5	n/a
1994	275	13.0	21.2	n/a
1995	255	14.0	18.2	n/a
1996	255	14.0	18.2	n/a
1997	272	n/a	0.0	n/a
1998	343	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	363	n/a	0.0	n/a
2000	422	n/a	0.0	n/a
2001	417	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	414	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	414	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	430	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	414	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	409	21.0	19.5	n/a
2007	394	21.0	18.8	53
2008	383	24.0	16.0	55.9
2009	353	21.0	16.8	59.8
2010	383	23.0	16.6	58.7
2011	402	24.0	16.7	57.5
2012	423	25.0	16.9	60.5
2013	398	23.0	17.3	67.8
2014	363	23.0	15.7	69.7
2015	353	22.0	16.0	60.3
2016	314	20.0	15.7	63.4
2017	335	21.0	15.9	n/a
2018	361	21.0	17.1	n/a
2019	366	22.0	16.6	n/a
2020	355	24.0	14.7	63.7
2021	345	21.3	16.1	n/a
2022	350	22.3	15.6	n/a
2023	338	23.5	14.3	n/a
2024	339	23.5	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 Dresden Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	252	11.0	22.9	n/a
1989	264	11.0	24.0	n/a
1990	260	14.0	18.5	n/a
1991	266	14.0	19.0	n/a
1992	246	14.0	17.5	n/a
1993	287	14.0	20.5	n/a
1994	275	13.0	21.2	n/a
1995	255	14.0	18.2	n/a
1996	255	14.0	18.2	n/a
1997	272	n/a	0.0	n/a
1998	343	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	363	n/a	0.0	n/a
2000	422	n/a	0.0	n/a
2001	417	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	414	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	414	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	430	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	414	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	409	21.0	19.5	n/a
2007	394	21.0	18.8	53
2008	383	24.0	16.0	55.9
2009	353	21.0	16.8	59.8
2010	383	23.0	16.6	58.7
2011	402	24.0	16.7	57.5
2012	423	25.0	16.9	60.5
2013	398	23.0	17.3	67.8
2014	363	23.0	15.7	69.7
2015	353	22.0	16.0	60.3
2016	314	20.0	15.7	63.4
2017	335	21.0	15.9	n/a
2018	361	21.0	17.1	n/a
2019	366	22.0	16.6	n/a
2020	355	24.0	14.7	63.7
2021	345	21.3	16.1	n/a
2022	350	22.3	15.6	n/a
2023	338	23.5	14.3	n/a
2024	339	23.5	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dresden Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$508 (6.5%)	$6,785 (87.2%)	$7,777
2020	$536 (6.2%)	$7,570 (87.5%)	$8,648
2021	$1,241 (12.9%)	$7,792 (81.2%)	$9,591
2022	$1,568 (16.1%)	$7,735 (79.3%)	$9,753
2023	$1,213 (11.7%)	$8,586 (83.1%)	$10,330

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dresden Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 121^st of 574 Middle schools	Ranks 117^th of 594 Middle schools	1.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Dresden Middle School)	37.4	52.6	15.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Weakley County)	46.3	43.4	2.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	46.2	41.3	4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dresden Middle School)	37.4	42.3	4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Weakley County)	35	43.5	8.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	35.2	37	1.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Dresden Middle School)	41.1	44.3	3.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Weakley County)	40.6	39.2	1.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	39	33.8	5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Dresden Middle School)	33.3	34.1	0.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Weakley County)	32.3	37.8	5.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	33.4	35.9	2.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (Dresden Middle School)	42.2	47.7	5.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (Weakley County)	37.8	46.6	8.8%
6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)	38	43.4	5.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Dresden Middle School)	44.8	53.1	8.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Weakley County)	33.3	41.1	7.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	33.6	35	1.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Dresden Middle School)	36.2	39.5	3.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Weakley County)	34.6	42.3	7.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	35.4	36.1	0.7%
7th Grade Social Studies (Dresden Middle School)	48.6	50.6	2%
7th Grade Social Studies (Weakley County)	47.5	55.4	7.9%
7th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)	43.2	46.9	3.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Dresden Middle School)	74.4	77.9	3.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Weakley County)	47.5	52.4	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	35.1	34	1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Dresden Middle School)	30.8	34.9	4.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Weakley County)	32.2	30.2	2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	27.1	26.3	0.8%
8th Grade Social Studies (Dresden Middle School)	45.6	40.7	4.9%
8th Grade Social Studies (Weakley County)	44.9	40.3	4.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)	41.5	41.6	0.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Dresden Middle School)	48.4	57.1	8.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Weakley County)	46.8	47.9	1.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)	40.8	38.1	2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Dresden Middle School)	34.6	37.5	2.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Weakley County)	38.2	42.9	4.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)	33.7	36.6	2.9%
All Grades Social Studies (Dresden Middle School)	45.6	46.3	0.7%
All Grades Social Studies (Weakley County)	43.6	47.4	3.8%
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	366	338	7.7%
African American	8	8
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	4	300%
Hispanic	8	17	112.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	338	296	12.4%
Two or More Races	11	13	18.2%

Schools Near Dresden Middle School

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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
Dresden Middle School	Public	5-8	759 Linden ST	Dresden	38225	Weakley County	Weakley County	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 364-2407	339	24	14.3		292 (86.1%)	9 (2.7%)	14 (4.1%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.3%)	79.8	81^st of 587 public middle schools	86.2%		73.8	117^th of 594 public middle schools	80.3%	36	48.9	48.7	56.6	77.8	57.8	58.5	42.7	30.1	39.5	43.2	57.4	50.0	62.7	72.8	60.8	49.3	60.2	71.6	60.7	$10,331	$1,213	$8,586
Martin Middle School	Public	6-8	700 Fowler RD	Martin	38237	Weakley County	Weakley County	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 587-2346	435	23	19.3		307 (70.6%)	63 (14.5%)	28 (6.4%)	10 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.2%)	69.6	135^th of 587 public middle schools	77.0%		69.5	144^th of 594 public middle schools	75.8%	9		40.4	45.4	34.7	40.3		31.2	38.3	37.3	35.6		46.1	50.8	57.3	51.5	59.6	65.4	54.0	59.4	$9,684	$996	$8,019
McKenzie Middle School	Public	5-8	80 West Woodrow AVE	Mc Kenzie	38201	Carroll County	McKenzie	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 352-2792	384	25	15.3		296 (77.1%)	33 (8.6%)	30 (7.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.3%)	69.5	138^th of 587 public middle schools	76.5%		62.5	191^st of 594 public middle schools	67.8%	53	34.1	48.4	40.7	41.4	41.2	37.0	38.7	33.7	27.3	34.1	41.8	57.0	45.3	48.5	48.2	66.7	58.6	57.6	60.9	$10,259	$997	$8,136

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