Serving 217 students in grades 6-8, Mcewen Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 22% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 23% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
217 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)22%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)23%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)33%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
1%
21%
White
96%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
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?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Mcewen Junior High School?
217 students attend Mcewen Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Mcewen Junior High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcewen Junior High School?
Mcewen Junior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mcewen Junior High School offer ?
Mcewen Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcewen Junior High School part of?
Mcewen Junior High School is part of Humphreys County School District.
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