Serving 354 students in grades 5-8, Happy Valley 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 is 30% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 354 students
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Happy Valley Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Elizabethton, TN school district, covering an area of approximately 337.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located 21.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Happy Valley Middle School's student population of 354 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
354 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
22 teachers
School Rankings
Happy Valley 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 Happy Valley Middle School is 0.20, 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
#1049 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Hispanic
7%
16%
Black
1%
20%
White
89%
57%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.6%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Happy Valley Middle School's ranking?
Happy Valley Middle School is ranked #1049 out of 1,728 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?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Happy Valley Middle School?
354 students attend Happy Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Happy Valley Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Happy Valley Middle School offer ?
Happy Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Happy Valley Middle School part of?
Happy Valley Middle School is part of Carter County School District.
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