Algood Middle School

www.algoodredskins.com

757 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Algood Middle School, located in Cookeville, Tennessee, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Putnam County School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of students in the transitional years between elementary and high school. The school operates under the mascot of the "Redskins" and is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes both rigorous classroom learning and personal growth, preparing students for the challenges of secondary education.

The school is deeply integrated into the Cookeville community, emphasizing a balance between academics, extracurricular involvement, and character development. Beyond its core curriculum, Algood Middle School provides various opportunities for student engagement, including athletic programs and school-sanctioned events that help build school spirit. By leveraging resources provided by the Putnam County school system, the school strives to maintain high educational standards while maintaining a supportive atmosphere that encourages students to pursue their individual interests and talents.

757

Total Students

44.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Algood Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	601
Hispanic	110
Black	22
Asian	10
Two or More	14

White
601 (79.4 %)
Hispanic
110 (14.5 %)
Black
22 (2.9 %)
Two or More
14 (1.8 %)
Asian
10 (1.3 %)

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:	Yes
District:	Putnam County
Phone:	(931)537-6141
Website:	http://www.algoodredskins.com
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	757
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
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

Pre-Kindergarten 30

Grade 5 183

Grade 6 174

Grade 7 190

Grade 8 180