Serving 365 students in grades 6-8, Community 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 is 31% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 365 students
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Community Middle School's student population of 365 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
365 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
1925
School Calendar
School Rankings
Community Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Community Middle School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1062 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
19%
16%
Black
1%
20%
White
76%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Bedford County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Community Middle School's ranking?
Community Middle School is ranked #1062 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Community Middle School often compared to?
Community Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cascade Middle School, Harris Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Community Middle School?
365 students attend Community Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Community Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Community Middle School offer ?
Community Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Community Middle School part of?
Community Middle School is part of Bedford County School District.
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