Blountville Middle School (Closed 2021)

1651 Blountville Blvd
Blountville, TN 37617
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 312 students in grades 5-8, Blountville Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 9% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
312 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (TN)
#1403 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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9%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Blountville Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
15%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Blountville Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
2%
13%
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Black
n/a
21%
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White
96%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.08
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Blountville Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blountville Middle School's ranking?
Blountville Middle School is ranked #1403 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Blountville Middle School?
312 students attend Blountville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Blountville Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blountville Middle School?
Blountville Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Blountville Middle School offer ?
Blountville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Blountville Middle School part of?
Blountville Middle School is part of Sullivan County School District.

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