Serving 1,291 students in grades 6-8, Cleveland Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 32% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,291 students
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cleveland Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Cleveland, TN, covering approximately 26.9 square miles. The average drive to the school from within the zone typically takes 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge being 6.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cleveland Middle School's student population of 1,291 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,291 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
89 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cleveland Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cleveland Middle School is 0.67, which is more 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
#980 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
32%
16%
Black
10%
20%
White
47%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.4%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cleveland Middle School's ranking?
Cleveland Middle School is ranked #980 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Cleveland Middle School often compared to?
Cleveland Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ocoee Middle School, Lake Forest Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Cleveland Middle School?
1,291 students attend Cleveland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Cleveland Middle School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Cleveland Middle School offer ?
Cleveland Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cleveland Middle School part of?
Cleveland Middle School is part of Cleveland School District.
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