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Farragut Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 1312 students

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4 stars

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Posted June 2, 2012

Amazing. Absolutely spectacular. One of the top schools in Tennessee. This is where you should send your children to school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 2, 2012

This is an incredible school, with astonishing teachers, parents, and students. I love this place!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 3, 2009

As mentioned by another parent who reviewed FMS, I think that the resource services are terrible. Your student will do fine at this school if they are self starters and need no modifications to the standard teaching practices. The IEP meetings are a nightmare every year. I have found that the vast majority of teachers at the school are not willing to work with special needs students to improve the learning experience if it takes any effort on their part. The school has a reputation for very poor IEP compliance throughout the community - and we all compare notes! Up until very recently, I have scratched my head when people talk about how bad the schools are in TN. I am now NO longer confused. I am giving it 2 stars because not all the teachers are uncaring and the office staff are great.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 11, 2009

Farragut Middle has over 1500 students, the school is very over crowded, one year my kids classroom used to be a storage closet and it still smelled moldy.FMS claimes to be a blue ribbon school, they strive for academic excellence, but many kids that are slow learners or emotionally challenged are going to fall through the cracks. You can't have that many kids and be able to guarrantee every one of them is getting the best education possible. I think the school is lacking greatly in their resource and special education areas. The special ed kids are kept away from the regular ed ones to the point that many of the students don't even realize they have learning disabled children at their school. What kind of real life experience is that? How can these kids grow up in life with no empathy for different from themselves.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 8, 2008

Farragut is a good school to go to with good teachers. there are clubs for every student to join and it is very safe. This school may not be the best because it has a clique problem. You are part of that group and on;y that group and joining another clique isn't the easiest. I know it sounds bad but to some its horrible. The school is very large though. YOu may have a hard time adjusting if your child was in asmall private school. Other wise ir is great!!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 18, 2008

I just finished up my three years at Farragut Middle, and am proud to say I made it alive. FMS has a high repuatation to live up to, but what you see on the outside may not always be the same on the inside. There was so much overcrowding at FMS. The classes were huge and sometimes I found it hard to concentrate. The teachers most definitely do not take crap from anyone about anything. They have little respect for students, but there are a small handful of them who I respected greatly because they loved and were great at what they did. The class I suffered most with all three years was Science. I'm not exactly sure what it was, but I just know that I had a lot of trouble with it. All in all, I thought Farragut was great, but it's just not for everybody. Hence CLIQUES.
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 4, 2008

I go to school here and it's a great emviorment the teachers are over all friendly. I was wondering about classes next year.
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 4, 2008

I also have a son who just started the middle school. He went from loving school when he started the primary school. But once he got to the intermediate school he hated school and begged not to go back. He then began to have trouble in school and they brought in a black vice principle from another grade to sit into the meeting. I asked who she was and why was she there and she did not know. He often got critized for not wanting to be friends with those who wanted to be his friend. They just don't respect differences. In the middle school I see the same things as one of the aids called my son a punk. My son went from being in talented and gifted with all A's & being in a grade level higher in math; to bring home a few F's and not caring.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 26, 2008

I like Farragut a lot, just takes time to get used to. My child was made straight A's his whole life and is now failing the seventh grade. I'm so worried. I email teachers and study with him every night, but I just don't understand.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 2, 2007

Strong academics, however, poor extracurricular science and math opportunities.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 12, 2007

The two assistant principals are phenomenal. It is time for the head principal to move on. The discipline problems are getting out of control. My third child is currently in 8th grade, and all of his teachers the past three years have been wonderful!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 7, 2007

Farragut middle school is to big! There is over one thousand kids in the school. Some teachers don't even know my child's name! I would not recommend Farragut Middle School.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 28, 2005

Farragut Middle School has very strong academic programs. The test scores in all subject are above state and national average. The related arts program include Art, Physical Education, Health, Guidance, Chorus, Band, Orchestra, General Music and Technology. The band has 489 members in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. The chorus has 500 plus including band and orchestra students. If you are looking for a total educational experience FMS is for you. Farragut is in an upper level community and is a very safe area to live.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted February 13, 2005

Farragut Middle School offers many excellent programs. The principal during the 2003-2004 school year was one of the best principals I've seen. Any child who doesn't meet their requirements isn't accepted as one of the crowd.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 19, 2004

Farragut Middle School is a great school and is a lot of fun. There are many activities and clubs to join. It is very safe because they have many drills for many occasions.
—Submitted by Aaron Campbell, a student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 43% in 2012.

439 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
66%
Reading/Language Arts

The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 56% in 2012.

441 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
79%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

443 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
76%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 45% in 2012.

426 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
65%
Reading/Language Arts

The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 46% in 2012.

425 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
78%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

426 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
87%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 37% in 2012.

307 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
60%
Reading/Language Arts

The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 47% in 2012.

443 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
73%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

325 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
81%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

All Students71%
African American45%
Hispanic53%
White74%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilities45%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students82%
African American66%
Hispanic63%
White84%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilities59%

Science

All Students85%
African American72%
Hispanic69%
White87%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities56%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

All Students72%
African American56%
Hispanic47%
White73%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilities41%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students76%
African American68%
Hispanic50%
White77%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities59%

Science

All Students87%
African American76%
Hispanic73%
White89%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities71%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

All Students76%
African American54%
Hispanic75%
White77%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities43%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students83%
African American52%
Hispanic78%
White85%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilities72%

Science

All Students84%
African American65%
Hispanic67%
White86%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities75%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

English 2

The state average for English 2 was 50% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 100% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 96% in 2012.

122 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
100%
English I

The state average for English I was 99% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

All Studentsn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students100%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White100%
Economically disadvantagedn/a

English I

All Studentsn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 88% 68%
Asian/Pacific Islander 6% 2%
Black 3% 25%
Hispanic 3% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 11%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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200 West End Av
Knoxville, TN 37922
Phone: (865) 966-9756

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