Jasper Middle School

Marion County
601 Elm Avenue
Jasper, TN 37347
491 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Jasper Middle School, located at 601 Elm Avenue in Jasper, Tennessee, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Marion County school district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares middle-grades students for the academic and social challenges of high school. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to cultivate both intellectual growth and character development, ensuring that students are well-equipped for their future educational endeavors.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student engagement, utilizing its official website to keep families informed about academic programs, extracurricular activities, and district news. As a focal point for the Jasper community, the school works to bridge the gap between elementary and secondary education by providing a structured setting that encourages personal responsibility and academic excellence. For parents and community members, the school serves as a vital resource for staying connected to the day-to-day operations and achievements of the local student body.
491
Total Students
26.2
Full-Time Teachers
18.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    439 (89.4 %)
  • Black
    22 (4.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    17 (3.5 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (2.4 %)
  • Asian
    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: Marion County
Phone: (423)942-6251
Website: http://www.jaspermiddle.org/
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 491
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.7
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 5 105
Grade 6 105
Grade 7 140
Grade 8 141
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Whitwell Middle School
Marion County
308 Students
1 Butterfly LN
Whitwell, TN 37397 (8.9 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 8th