Serving 526 students in grades 6-8, Alcoa Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 526 students
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Alcoa Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Alcoa, TN, covering approximately 15.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 10 to 12 minutes, with an average distance of 3.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alcoa Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Alcoa Middle School's student population of 526 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
526 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
35 teachers
Year Founded
2015
School Calendar
School Motto
Graduating Competitive Students
School Rankings
Alcoa Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alcoa Middle School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#440 out of 1728 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
14%
16%
Black
11%
20%
White
62%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.1%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alcoa Middle School's ranking?
Alcoa Middle School is ranked #440 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Alcoa Middle School often compared to?
Alcoa Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maryville Junior High School, Union Grove Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Alcoa Middle School?
526 students attend Alcoa Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Alcoa Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Alcoa Middle School offer ?
Alcoa Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alcoa Middle School part of?
Alcoa Middle School is part of Alcoa School District.
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