Serving 206 students in grades 6-8, Journey Hanley Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
206 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
99%
21%
White
n/a
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Journey Hanley Middle School?
206 students attend Journey Hanley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Journey Hanley Middle School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Journey Hanley Middle School?
Journey Hanley Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Journey Hanley Middle School offer ?
Journey Hanley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Journey Hanley Middle School part of?
Journey Hanley Middle School is part of Achievement School District.
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