Smyrna Middle School

Smyrna Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-9
712 Hazelwood Dr,  Smyrna, TN
Rutherford County Schools
2.3
2.3
883 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jeannie Fitzpatrick
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
29%
Reading Proficiency
22%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
29%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
80
Full Time Teachers
80
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.8%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
35.3%
State Average
32.2%
Science
36.9%
State Average
37%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
468:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.7%
Female
46.3%
Hispanic
42.9%
White
30.9%
Black
14.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.9%
Two or more races
4.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
2.3 6 Reviews
1.0 Freshman
10/14/2024
I have gone here all throughout my middle school years if you are contemplating on moving to Smyrna and sending your kids here don't. This school is awful the teachers are uninteresting and in one case continuously give quizzes every day on topics he didn't teach because he was too busy yelling at kids for not having a pencil. most of the kids are on drugs even the sixth graders. Most of the time the admins won't do anything about bad behavior because the alternative school is filled to the brim from the over compensative former administration. There is a really bad bullying and fighting problem these kids get awarded for not fighting. all in all this school is just awful i would not recommend this school to anybody.
1.0 Middle School Student
2/14/2018
I was there in 2012-14 and it was a horrible experience because I had teachers who would complain about the work ethics of students and also the administration was really rude to the students and would be so extra for no particular reason.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.3 10 Reviews
5.0 teacher
10/6/2017
I love teaching here! I have been teaching for 20+ years and this is the BEST staff and administration I have ever worked with. I would send my own kids here over a magnet school basically because of the teacher quality. I know this school had a bad reputation but NOW the kids here are being well pr...
1.0 other
5/21/2014
Why are so many teachers leaving SMS??? It appears they are treated very poorly, their computers are outdated ,their support is non-existent, Sad to see the kids being directly affected by this.
1.0 other
12/23/2013
It's funny that the one positive review was written by a teacher with a child there. The school is a complete failure. Many of the teachers are under duress from an admin that has no concept of its student body. Those that are happy with the working environment are part of a small group that conside...
4.0 parent
10/7/2013
This is my daughter's second year at SMS and I have to say that I am quite happy with everything. The teachers take the time to email the parents everyday with homework assignments, upcoming events and links to needed information. My daughter never ate hot lunch at her previous school, but chooses t...

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Smyrna Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-9 in Smyrna, TN, in the Smyrna neighborhood, and is served by the Rutherford County Schools in Tennessee. The school has a total enrollment of 883 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 29% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 22% are proficient in reading. Smyrna Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $422,712. Discover additional schools in the area, like Smyrna West Alternative School, Smyrna High School, Lancaster Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Smyrna has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Smyrna Middle School.

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