Summary:
There is one middle school in zip code 37096 (Linden, TN): Linden Middle School, serving grades 5–8. Located in the small town of Linden within Perry County Schools, the school enrolls 217 students and is the sole provider of middle-level education in the area.
Linden Middle School stands out as a district leader. It outpaces the Perry County district average in every subject tested, despite the district ranking in the bottom quarter of Tennessee school districts. Science is the school’s clear strength: 47.6% of all students are proficient, a rate higher than both the district (43.8%) and the state (46.9%). This is especially true in 6th grade, where science proficiency reaches 62.1%, well above the state average of 48.0%. Sixth grade math and ELA also exceed district averages, suggesting that this grade level is a bright spot. The school also maintains a strong attendance record, with a chronic absenteeism rate of 13.7%—lower than both the district (15.4%) and the state (18.3%).
However, challenges remain. Fifth grade math is a major weakness, with only 19.6% proficiency compared to 47.4% statewide—a gap of nearly 28 points. Eighth grade performance also drops sharply in science and social studies, falling 14–15 points behind state averages. Overall, math, ELA, and social studies remain below Tennessee averages, while the school’s statewide rank has slipped from the 58th to the 50th percentile over three years, though it has consistently earned a 3-star rating. For parents, Linden Middle School offers a supportive, well-attended environment and strong science instruction, but targeted support in early math and later-grade subjects could help students reach their full potential.
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