Trenton Middle School

Trenton
2065 Hwy 45 Bypass
Trenton, TN 38382
399 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Trenton Middle School, located at 2065 Hwy 45 Bypass in Trenton, Tennessee, serves as a vital educational institution for the students of Gibson County. The school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic foundation during the critical middle school years, fostering an environment that encourages intellectual growth, social-emotional development, and preparation for high school curricula. By emphasizing core subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to support the diverse needs of its student body within the local community.

The school operates as part of the Trenton Special School District, which is known for its commitment to maintaining a close-knit educational atmosphere. With its strategic location on the Hwy 45 Bypass, the school remains easily accessible to families in the area. Faculty and staff at Trenton Middle School prioritize creating a supportive learning climate, striving to equip students with the necessary skills—such as critical thinking, collaboration, and citizenship—to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
399
Total Students
24.7
Full-Time Teachers
16.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    255 (63.9 %)
  • Black
    94 (23.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    36 (9.0 %)
  • Two or More
    13 (3.3 %)
  • Asian
    1 (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: Trenton
Phone: (731)855-2422
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 399
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.2
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 5 104
Grade 6 102
Grade 7 92
Grade 8 101
Gender Ratio
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