AVERY TRACE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Avery Trace Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Putnam County school district, located in Cookeville, TN with about 850 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 44 teachers, Avery Trace Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Avery Trace Middle School, located in Cookeville, Tennessee, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Putnam County School District. As a middle school environment, the institution focuses on fostering academic growth and personal development for students in grades 6 through 8. The school prides itself on its "Raider" identity, promoting a supportive community atmosphere that encourages students to transition effectively from elementary school toward high school readiness.

The school’s curriculum is designed to provide a balanced education, blending core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—with a variety of extracurricular opportunities. These programs are intended to engage students beyond the classroom through athletics, arts, and student-led organizations. By emphasizing both rigorous instruction and character-building, Avery Trace Middle School aims to prepare its diverse student body to become responsible, capable, and lifelong learners within the Cookeville community.

For more information, contact Avery Trace Middle School at (931) 520-2200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.