Summary:
Zip code 38450 is home to one middle school, Collinwood Middle School, which serves 238 students in grades 5 through 8 within the Wayne County Schools district. As the only middle school in the area, Collinwood is the sole option for local families, and it stands out as a relative bright spot within a district that ranks 111th out of 141 districts in Tennessee, placing it in the 21st percentile statewide.
Collinwood Middle outperforms its district in every tested subject for the 2025-2026 school year. All-grade proficiency rates show 28.6% in Mathematics, 32.3% in English Language Arts, 36.5% in Science, and 45.1% in Social Studies, compared to district rates of 25.5%, 29.9%, 35.2%, and 38.2% respectively. However, the school trails state averages in all four subjects, with the largest gap in Mathematics at 14.4 points. Social Studies is the school's clear strength, particularly in 7th grade where 59.6% of students are proficient, exceeding the state average. The school also posted strong gains year over year in Math (+5.5 points) and ELA (+4.0 points), and its chronic absenteeism rate of 11.7% is well below both the district's 13.4% and the state's 18.3%, indicating a healthy attendance culture.
Despite these positives, there are areas of concern. Eighth grade performance is a notable weakness, with proficiency rates of 19.1% in Math, 26.5% in ELA, 33.8% in Science, and 27.9% in Social Studies, all well below state averages. Sixth grade science is a curious outlier, with only 23.6% proficiency, dramatically below the district's 35.4%. The school's state ranking has remained steady at two stars, peaking at the 40th percentile in 2024-2025 before slipping slightly to the 38th percentile in 2025-2026. For parents, Collinwood Middle School offers a supportive environment with strong attendance and improving core subjects, though math proficiency and 8th grade achievement remain key areas to watch.
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