At a glance
Reported students
670
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Tennessee middle enrollment
72nd percentile
Compared with 342 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
532
Joe Shafer Middle School: 670 reported students.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 719
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15:1
What the reported data says about Joe Shafer Middle School
Joe Shafer Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Gallatin. It is one of 54 current school records connected to Sumner County Schools. NCES reports 670 students for 2024–25.
Among 342 middle schools in Tennessee with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 500.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 72nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (53.4%) and Black (21%). English learners represent 9.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Joe Shafer Middle School
- 1What are the current typical and maximum class sizes in each grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.4
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White53.4%
- Hispanic19.1%
- Black21%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Sumner County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Liberty Creek Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
652 reported students
Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek
Middle · Grades 06–08
641 reported students
White House Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
638 reported students
Rucker Stewart Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
585 reported students
T. W. Hunter Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
532 reported students
Robert E Ellis Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
509 reported students
Public schools near Joe Shafer Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benny C. Bills Elementary School Elementary · Sumner County Schools | PK–05 | 659 | 0.4 mi |
| R T Fisher Alternative School Other · Sumner County Schools | KG–12 | 127 | 0.9 mi |
| Rucker Stewart Middle School Middle · Sumner County Schools | 06–08 | 585 | 2.8 mi |
| Station Camp Middle School Middle · Sumner County Schools | 06–08 | 904 | 6.7 mi |
| Liberty Creek Middle School Middle · Sumner County Schools | 06–08 | 652 | 7.9 mi |
| Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek Middle · Sumner County Schools | 06–08 | 641 | 9.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Joe Shafer Middle School
What grades does Joe Shafer Middle School serve?
Joe Shafer Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Sumner County Schools.
How many students attend Joe Shafer Middle School?
Joe Shafer Middle School reported 670 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 72nd percentile among 342 Tennessee middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 719 students.
Is Joe Shafer Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Joe Shafer Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sumner County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Joe Shafer Middle School in?
Joe Shafer Middle School is part of Sumner County Schools, based in Gallatin, TN, which operates 54 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Joe Shafer Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Benny C. Bills Elementary School (0.4 mi), R T Fisher Alternative School (0.9 mi), Rucker Stewart Middle School (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.