Carpenters Middle School

cms.blountk12.org

529 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Carpenters Middle School, located at 920 Huffstetler Road in Maryville, Tennessee, is a public middle school serving students in the Blount County School District. Situated in a suburban area, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic achievement with personal growth. It serves as a foundational bridge between elementary and high school, focusing on the unique developmental needs of early adolescents through a comprehensive curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities.

The school emphasizes community involvement and a supportive culture, striving to prepare students for the rigors of high school and beyond. By offering a range of programs—including athletics, academic clubs, and arts—Carpenters Middle School aims to develop well-rounded students who are encouraged to engage with their peers and faculty. As part of the Blount County system, it maintains a commitment to educational excellence, striving to provide its students with the resources and guidance necessary to succeed in a changing academic landscape.

529

Total Students

33.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carpenters Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	496
Hispanic	20
Black	3
Two or More	8
American Indian	2

White
496 (93.8 %)
Hispanic
20 (3.8 %)
Two or More
8 (1.5 %)
Black
3 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Blount County
Phone:	(865)980-1414
Website:	http://cms.blountk12.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	529
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
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 6 181

Grade 7 163

Grade 8 185