Athens City Middle School

Athens
200 Keith LN
Athens, TN 37303
481 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Athens City Middle School, located at 200 Keith Lane in Athens, Tennessee, serves as a key educational institution within the Athens City Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of early adolescent students. By providing a structured curriculum and a variety of extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while cultivating a supportive community atmosphere.

The school’s commitment to excellence is reflected in its partnership with the broader Athens City school system, which emphasizes high standards, technological integration, and student-centered learning. Through their official website, families can access essential resources, including academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on school events. Athens City Middle School remains a focal point for the local community, striving to empower its student body with the foundational skills and values necessary for future success in both academics and citizenship.
481
Total Students
29.3
Full-Time Teachers
16.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    335 (69.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    53 (11.0 %)
  • Two or More
    42 (8.7 %)
  • Black
    41 (8.5 %)
  • Asian
    8 (1.7 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Athens
Phone: (423)745-1177
Website: http://athenscityschools.net/home
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 481
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 156
Grade 7 163
Grade 8 162
Gender Ratio