Serving 432 students in grades 6-8, Unicoi Co 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 28% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 432 students
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Unicoi Co Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Erwin, TN, encompassing approximately 186.5 square miles, with an average distance of 9.1 miles to the zone's edge and a typical drive to the school taking 15-20 minutes. The furthest edge of the zone is located about 16.1 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Unicoi Co Middle School's student population of 432 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
432 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
33 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Unicoi Co 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 Unicoi Co Middle School is 0.26, 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
#1080 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Hispanic
13%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
20%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.4%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 18-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 Unicoi Co Middle School's ranking?
Unicoi Co Middle School is ranked #1080 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 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Unicoi Co Middle School?
432 students attend Unicoi Co Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Unicoi Co Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Unicoi Co Middle School offer ?
Unicoi Co Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Unicoi Co Middle School part of?
Unicoi Co Middle School is part of Unicoi County School District.
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