Walter J. Baird Middle School

Lebanon
131 W J B Pride LN
Lebanon, TN 37087
656 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Walter J. Baird Middle School, located in Lebanon, Tennessee, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Lebanon Special School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school. By emphasizing both core curriculum standards and personal growth, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to excel in their future educational endeavors.

Beyond its academic offerings, Walter J. Baird Middle School places a strong emphasis on community and student engagement. The school features a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and clubs, which encourage students to develop leadership skills and explore their personal interests. With a commitment to maintaining a safe and inclusive atmosphere, the school works closely with families and the local Lebanon community to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance needed to succeed.
656
Total Students
38.5
Full-Time Teachers
17.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    377 (57.5 %)
  • Black
    128 (19.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    107 (16.3 %)
  • Two or More
    33 (5.0 %)
  • Asian
    9 (1.4 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3 %)
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: No
District: Lebanon
Phone: (615)444-2190
Website: http://www.walterjbaird.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 656
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.0
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 6 211
Grade 7 225
Grade 8 220
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Winfree Bryant Middle School
Lebanon
597 Students
1213 Leeville PIKE
Lebanon, TN 37087 (2.0 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th