JOE SHAFER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Joe Shafer Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Sumner County school district, located in Gallatin, TN with about 648 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 46 teachers, Joe Shafer Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Joe Shafer Middle School, located in Gallatin, Tennessee, is part of the Sumner County School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares middle schoolers for the transition to high school. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, balancing rigorous core subjects with opportunities for personal growth and social-emotional development during these formative years.
Beyond the classroom, Joe Shafer Middle School encourages student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and fine arts programs. These offerings are designed to foster school spirit, encourage teamwork, and help students discover new interests. By maintaining a focus on community involvement and academic excellence, the school strives to create a supportive culture where students are empowered to succeed both academically and as active members of their local community.
For more information, contact Joe Shafer Middle School at (615) 452-9100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 452-9100
http://sms.sumnerschools.org
JOE SHAFER MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Gallatin, TN with about 648 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Sumner County
- Total Students:
- 648
- Teachers:
- 46
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 648 students
- White
- 62.7%
- Black or African American
- 21.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.0%
- Two or more races
- 2.5%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 48.1%
- Male
- 51.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.