Dresden Middle School

Weakley County
759 Linden ST
Dresden, TN 38225
338 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Dresden Middle School, located at 759 Linden Street in Dresden, Tennessee, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Weakley County School District. The school provides a structured academic environment for students in the middle grades, focusing on fostering both intellectual growth and personal development during these formative years. As a community-oriented institution, it plays a vital role in the local Dresden area by preparing students for the transition to high school through a curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, critical thinking, and social responsibility.

Beyond its academic offerings, Dresden Middle School is deeply integrated into the fabric of the local community. The school typically encourages student involvement in a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and service projects, which help students build leadership skills and school spirit. By maintaining a focus on student engagement and academic readiness, the school strives to create a supportive climate where learners are challenged to reach their potential while developing the character necessary for future success.
338
Total Students
23.6
Full-Time Teachers
14.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    296 (87.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    17 (5.0 %)
  • Two or More
    13 (3.8 %)
  • Black
    8 (2.4 %)
  • Asian
    4 (1.2 %)
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: Weakley County
Phone: (731)364-2407
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 338
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.3
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 5 79
Grade 6 89
Grade 7 84
Grade 8 86
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Martin Middle School
Weakley County
446 Students
700 Fowler RD
Martin, TN 38237 (8.8 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th