East Ridge Middle School is a middle school of 500 students in
the very diverse community of East Ridge Tennessee.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 506 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: East Ridge Middle School serves the southern part of Chattanooga, TN, covering an area of approximately 11.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.5 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, reaching up to 4.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
East Ridge Middle School's student population of 506 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
506 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Tue. May 18, 2027
Campus Size
1 acre
School Motto
Go Pioneers
School Rankings
East Ridge 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 East Ridge 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
#1479 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
51%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.3%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Total Sports Offered
10 sports
Sports
BaseballBasketball
CheeringFootball
SoccerSoftball
TennisTrack and Field
Volley BallWrestling
Colors
Orange and Blue
School Mascot
Pioneers
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess ClubCrochet Club
Drama ClubJam Club
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- East Ridge Middle School is a Hamilton County School in the city of East Ridge Tennessee. We were founded in 1961 and have had the colors of orange with white and blue as the primary school colors. Our mascot has been the pioneer since 1961. Dr. Joe Gerez is our Principal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Ridge Middle School's ranking?
East Ridge Middle School is ranked #1479 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are East Ridge Middle School often compared to?
East Ridge Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Ridge High School, Ooltewah Middle School, East Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend East Ridge Middle School?
506 students attend East Ridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of East Ridge Middle School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East Ridge Middle School?
East Ridge Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does East Ridge Middle School offer ?
East Ridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is East Ridge Middle School part of?
East Ridge Middle School is part of Hamilton County School District.
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