B+
Above Average
81/100

Linden Middle School

📚 05 – 08 🏫 School
📍 130 College AVE, Linden, TN 37096
Overall
B+
81/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 42nd percentile in Tennessee
Growth
A
Students gain 1.14 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 79th 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
201
Students
enrolled
12.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%42/1000.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%79/100Students gain 1.14 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.18 in 2009–19; 80th percentile in Tennessee (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%84/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 24% 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 −15 points worse 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 proficiency27% (−2 pts vs. state avg 29%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency17% (−8 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
White27%17%reading -5 pts, math -17 pts29th percentile (list)
Low-income22%17%reading +9 pts, math +4 pts69th 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 130 College AVE
City Linden
ZIP Code 37096
District 4703390
NCES School ID 470339001434
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 37096

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $60,417
Per Capita Income $31,051
Poverty Rate 8.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 19.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.8%
High School or Higher 82.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $121,800
Median Rent $685
Owner-Occupied 76.4%
Renter-Occupied 23.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Linden Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.2%
Female 45.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 91.0%
Hispanic/Latino 3.0%
Two or More Races 3.0%
Black 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian 1.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 201
Teachers (FTE) 16.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Linden Middle School?
Linden 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 Linden Middle School?
Linden Middle School has 201 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1.
What grades does Linden Middle School serve?
Linden Middle School serves grades 05 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Linden Middle School receive per student?
Linden Middle School receives $14,856 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Linden Middle School in 37096 ▼
Avg Home Value
$170,346
Avg Monthly Rent
$837
1-Year Change
+4.4%
% Renters
23.6%

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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