Summertown Middle School serves 201 students in grades 7-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 201 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
201 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Summertown Middle School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
1%
21%
White
98%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 12/29/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Summertown Middle School?
201 students attend Summertown Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Summertown Middle School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summertown Middle School?
Summertown Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Summertown Middle School offer ?
Summertown Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Summertown Middle School part of?
Summertown Middle School is part of Lawrence County School District.
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