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Upperman Middle School

PublicGrades 5–8
Baxter, Tennessee · Putnam County
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students851
Student:Teacher16.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch54%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 463
851
Total Enrollment
State avg: 46%
54%+8.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
5–8
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Upperman Middle School is a public elementary serving grades 5–8 in Baxter, Tennessee. The school enrolls 851 students. It is part of the Putnam County district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span5–8
DistrictPutnam County
County47141
CityBaxter
ZIP38544
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID470348001461

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment851
White87.3%
Hispanic / Latino7.6%
Black / African American2.8%
Asian0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races1.6%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
87.3%
Hispanic
7.6%
Black
2.8%
Asian
0.5%
Two+
1.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %54%
State Avg46%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)