Joe Shafer Middle School

240 Albert Gallatin BLVD
Gallatin, TN 37066

sms.sumnerschools.org

666 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Joe Shafer Middle School, located in Gallatin, Tennessee, is part of the Sumner County School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares middle schoolers for the transition to high school. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, balancing rigorous core subjects with opportunities for personal growth and social-emotional development during these formative years.

Beyond the classroom, Joe Shafer Middle School encourages student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and fine arts programs. These offerings are designed to foster school spirit, encourage teamwork, and help students discover new interests. By maintaining a focus on community involvement and academic excellence, the school strives to create a supportive culture where students are empowered to succeed both academically and as active members of their local community.

666

Total Students

48.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joe Shafer Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	403
Hispanic	91
Black	135
Asian	2
Two or More	34
Pacific Islander	1

White
403 (60.5 %)
Black
135 (20.3 %)
Hispanic
91 (13.7 %)
Two or More
34 (5.1 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)
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:	Sumner County
Phone:	(615)452-9100
Website:	http://sms.sumnerschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	666
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
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

Grade 6 236

Grade 7 201

Grade 8 229