Red Bank Middle School
Tel:
(423) 874-1908
Red Bank Middle School serves 587 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Red Bank Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Red Bank Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Red Bank Middle School's student population of 587 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 587 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Comparison
Red Bank Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,684 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Red Bank Middle School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1366 out of 1684 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 19% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 35% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 10% |
| Black | 22% | 22% |
| White | 56% | 63% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.55 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 72% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hamilton County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Red Bank Middle School is Red Bank High School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Chatt High Center For Creative Arts (2.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Rivermont Elementary School (1.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chattanooga Red Bank High School Grades: 9-12 | 809 students
1.1 miles
640 Morrison Springs Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37415
(423) 874-1900 1.1 9-12 809 - Chattanooga Rivermont Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 328 students
1.3 miles
3330 Hixson Pike
Chattanooga, TN 37415
(423) 870-0610 1.3 PK-5 328 - Chattanooga Alpine Crest Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 274 students
1.5 miles
4700 Stagg Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37415
(423) 874-1921 1.5 K-5 274 - Chattanooga Red Bank Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 643 students
1.8 miles
1100 Mountain Creek Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 874-1917 1.8 PK-5 643 - Chattanooga Dupont Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 323 students
2.1 miles
4134 Hixson Pike
Chattanooga, TN 37415
(423) 870-0615 2.1 K-5 323
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