Maury Middle School

Jefferson County
965 Maury CIR
Dandridge, TN 37725
516 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Maury Middle School, located in Dandridge, Tennessee, serves as a key educational institution within the Jefferson County School District. Situated in the heart of East Tennessee, the school focuses on providing a structured learning environment for students in the middle grades. Its curriculum is designed to meet state academic standards while fostering both intellectual development and social growth during the critical transition years between elementary and high school.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in extracurricular activities, athletics, and academic enrichment programs. By maintaining a balance between rigorous classroom instruction and personal development, Maury Middle School aims to prepare its student body for the challenges of secondary education and beyond. For further details on specific school policies, calendars, and faculty information, families are encouraged to visit their official website at [mms.jc-schools.net](http://mms.jc-schools.net/).
516
Total Students
37.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    452 (87.6 %)
  • Two or More
    28 (5.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    18 (3.5 %)
  • Black
    8 (1.6 %)
  • Asian
    7 (1.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.4 %)
  • American Indian
    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: Jefferson County
Phone: (865)397-3424
Website: http://mms.jc-tn.net
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 516
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.8
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 6 173
Grade 7 187
Grade 8 156
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Jefferson Middle School
Jefferson County
586 Students
361 West Broadway BLVD
Jefferson City, TN 37760 (8.6 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th