B+
Above Average
81/100

Meigs Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 586 North Main, Decatur, TN 37322
Overall
B+
81/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 58th percentile in Tennessee
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.23 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 66th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Tennessee schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

81
Repit Score
out of 100
380
Students
enrolled
13.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$11K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%58/1000.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%66/100Students gain 1.23 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.88 in 2009–19; 89th percentile in Tennessee (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 37% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Tennessee schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +17 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Tennessee. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency21% (−8 pts vs. state avg 29%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency19% (−6 pts vs. state avg 25%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Tennessee state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White22%19%reading -10 pts, math -15 pts24th percentile (list)
Low-income12%8%reading -1 pts, math -5 pts31st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 586 North Main
City Decatur
ZIP Code 37322
District 4702910
NCES School ID 470291001982
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 37322

Understanding the community around Meigs Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $56,136
Per Capita Income $25,044
Poverty Rate 14.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 13.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.1%
High School or Higher 79.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $160,900
Median Rent $827
Owner-Occupied 72.4%
Renter-Occupied 27.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Meigs Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.3%
Female 48.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 91.3%
Hispanic/Latino 3.7%
Black 2.4%
Two or More Races 2.4%
Asian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 380
Teachers (FTE) 27.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Meigs Middle School?
Meigs Middle School has a Repit School Score of 81 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Meigs Middle School?
Meigs Middle School has 380 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1.
What grades does Meigs Middle School serve?
Meigs Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Meigs Middle School receive per student?
Meigs Middle School receives $11,474 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Meigs Middle School in 37322 ▼
Avg Home Value
$283,705
Avg Monthly Rent
$837
1-Year Change
+8.4%
% Renters
27.6%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026