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Watertown Middle School vs. Walter J. Baird Middle School

Should you attend Watertown Middle School or Walter J. Baird Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Watertown Middle School
515 W. Main St
Watertown, TN 37184
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Walter J. Baird Middle School
131 W J B Pride Ln
Lebanon, TN 37087
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Watertown Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 326 students in grades 6-8, Watertown Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Serving 698 students in grades 6-8, Walter J. Baird Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
326 students
698 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Watertown Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Walter J. Baird Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Watertown Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Walter J. Baird Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
37 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Watertown Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Walter J. Baird Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Watertown Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wilson County School District and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Walter J. Baird Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lebanon School District and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#533 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
#746 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Watertown Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Walter J. Baird Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50%
(Top 20% in TN)
38%
(Top 50% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Watertown Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wilson County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walter J. Baird Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lebanon School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35%
(Top 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
34%
(Top 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Watertown Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wilson County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walter J. Baird Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lebanon School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
52%
(Top 20% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
48%
(Top 30% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Watertown Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wilson County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walter J. Baird Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lebanon School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Watertown Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Walter J. Baird Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
93
260
Grade 7 Students
119
209
Grade 8 Students
114
229

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Walter J. Baird Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lebanon School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Watertown Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wilson County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Walter J. Baird Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lebanon School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Watertown Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wilson County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Walter J. Baird Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lebanon School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
87%
55%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Watertown Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wilson County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Walter J. Baird Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lebanon School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Watertown Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wilson County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Walter J. Baird Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lebanon School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.24
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of Watertown Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wilson County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Walter J. Baird Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lebanon School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
(19-20 School Year Data)
46%
n/a
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Walter J. Baird Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lebanon School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
(19-20 School Year Data)
6%
n/a
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Walter J. Baird Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lebanon School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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