- Enrollment
- 1,816
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Watertown, TN
Watertown Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Watertown Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470455002383
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Watertown Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Watertown · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 324
- students enrolled
Watertown Middle School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Watertown Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Watertown, TN.
School address
District: Wilson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470455002383 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Watertown Middle School held near 326 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 25.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 470455002383 · Watertown, TN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
324 enr · 14.1:1 · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Lebanon High School (1,816 students)
Watertown Middle School held near 326 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 25.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Watertown Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lebanon High S
Lebanon High School
1,816 students
- Mt. Juliet Hig
Mt. Juliet High School
1,712 students
- Wilson Central
Wilson Central High School
1,686 students
- Green Hill Hig
Green Hill High School
1,606 students
- West Wilson Mi
West Wilson Middle School
1,383 students
- This school 324
Watertown Middle School
324 students
What this shows Watertown Middle School reports 324 students on the CCD universe file.
How Watertown Middle School compares
Watertown Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 324 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
324
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 39% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,322
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.1, Watertown Middle School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wilson County reports $9,322 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Watertown Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mt. Juliet High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Green Hill High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Wilson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Watertown Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,712
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,686
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,606
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~324 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Watertown Middle School
How many students attend Watertown Middle School?
Watertown Middle School has 324 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Watertown, TN. CCD year-over-year: 338 (2022-23) → 326 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watertown Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Watertown Middle School is 14.1:1, which is 8% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Watertown Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Watertown Middle School is White at 86.1% of enrollment, in Watertown, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Watertown Middle School?
Watertown Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Watertown Middle School rank among public schools in Watertown?
By Resource Investment Index, Watertown Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Watertown, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Wilson County?
Besides Watertown Middle School, Wilson County also operates Lebanon High School (1,816 students), Mt. Juliet High School (1,712 students), and Wilson Central High School (1,686 students). See the Wilson County district page for the complete list.