Upperman Middle School

www.umsyellowjackets.com

853 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Upperman Middle School, located in Baxter, Tennessee, serves as a key educational hub for students in the Putnam County School District. As home to the "Yellowjackets," the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is recognized for fostering a supportive academic environment. The school is dedicated to preparing students for high school and beyond by balancing a robust curriculum with a variety of extracurricular opportunities designed to help young adolescents develop both academically and socially.

The school’s culture emphasizes school spirit and personal growth, encouraging students to participate in athletics, clubs, and various student organizations. By utilizing a blend of traditional instruction and modern educational resources, Upperman Middle strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body. For parents and community members, the school maintains an active presence, providing consistent communication regarding academic calendars, faculty updates, and school events to ensure a collaborative partnership between home and the classroom.

853

Total Students

43.2

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Upperman Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	757
Hispanic	57
Black	22
Asian	2
Two or More	14
Pacific Islander	1

White
757 (88.7 %)
Hispanic
57 (6.7 %)
Black
22 (2.6 %)
Two or More
14 (1.6 %)
Asian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Putnam County
Phone:	(931)858-6601
Website:	http://www.umsyellowjackets.com
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	853
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 5 216

Grade 6 220

Grade 7 197

Grade 8 220