D
Needs Improvement
48/100

Ripley Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 309 Charles Griggs AVE, Ripley, TN 38063
Overall
D
48/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 11% · Math 8% proficient · 16th percentile in Tennessee
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

48
Repit Score
out of 100
487
Students
enrolled
13.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%16/100reading 15th percentile, math 18th percentile among Tennessee middle schools (2020–21 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 44% 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 −8 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 proficiency11% (−18 pts vs. state avg 29%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency8% (−17 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
White17%12%reading -15 pts, math -22 pts10th percentile (list)
Black6%4%reading -6 pts, math -6 pts20th percentile (list)
Low-income8%3%reading -6 pts, math -10 pts14th 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 309 Charles Griggs AVE
City Ripley
ZIP Code 38063
District 4702310
NCES School ID 470231001970
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 38063

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $46,929
Per Capita Income $26,141
Poverty Rate 14.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 16.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.5%
High School or Higher 81.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $118,900
Median Rent $675
Owner-Occupied 63.1%
Renter-Occupied 36.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Ripley Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.3%
Female 48.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 52.8%
White 40.7%
Two or More Races 4.1%
Hispanic/Latino 1.6%
American Indian 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 487
Teachers (FTE) 36.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Ripley Middle School?
Ripley Middle School has a Repit School Score of 48 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Ripley Middle School?
Ripley Middle School has 487 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1.
What grades does Ripley Middle School serve?
Ripley Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Ripley Middle School receive per student?
Ripley Middle School receives $12,960 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Ripley Middle School in 38063 ▼
Avg Home Value
$145,996
Avg Monthly Rent
$837
1-Year Change
+15.4%
% Renters
36.9%

Other Schools in 38063

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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