Hardin Valley Middle School vs. West Valley Middle School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Hardin Valley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
West Valley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 967 students in grades 6-8, Hardin Valley Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Serving 1,131 students in grades 6-8, West Valley Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
967 students
1,131 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
64 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#272 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#203 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
300
356
Grade 7 Students
305
403
Grade 8 Students
362
372
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
11%
7%
% Black
4%
5%
% White
78%
78%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
n/a
17%
n/a
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
3%
n/a