Serving 327 students in grades 6-8, Colonial Heights Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 19% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 33% (which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 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 43% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
327 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)33%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
n/a
21%
White
96%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Colonial Heights Middle School?
327 students attend Colonial Heights Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Colonial Heights Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Colonial Heights Middle School?
Colonial Heights Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Colonial Heights Middle School offer ?
Colonial Heights Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Colonial Heights Middle School part of?
Colonial Heights Middle School is part of Sullivan County School District.
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