Serving 401 students in grades 6-8, Tyner Middle Academy 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 12% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 401 students
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tyner Middle Academy serves the southern part of Chattanooga, TN, covering an area of approximately 13.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.4 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 4.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tyner Middle Academy's student population of 401 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
401 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
25 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tyner Middle Academy 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 Tyner Middle Academy is 0.49, 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
#1540 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Hispanic
21%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
68%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.9%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tyner Middle Academy's ranking?
Tyner Middle Academy is ranked #1540 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Tyner Middle Academy often compared to?
Tyner Middle Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Brown Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% 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 Tyner Middle Academy?
401 students attend Tyner Middle Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Tyner Middle Academy students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are White.
What grades does Tyner Middle Academy offer ?
Tyner Middle Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tyner Middle Academy part of?
Tyner Middle Academy is part of Hamilton County School District.
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