East High School vs. Middle College High School
Should I attend East High School or Middle College High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
East High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Middle College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 573 students in grades 9-12, East High School ranks in the top 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Serving 305 students in grades 9-12, Middle College High School ranks in the top 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
573 students
305 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
39% | 61%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#558 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#573 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
45-49%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
159
66
Grade 10 Students
189
79
Grade 11 Students
130
73
Grade 12 Students
95
87
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
7%
3%
% Black
70%
90%
% White
15%
2%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%