Serving 456 students in grades 6-8, V G Hawkins Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (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 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 456 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
V G Hawkins Middle School's student population of 456 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
456 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
V G Hawkins Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of V G Hawkins Middle School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#547 out of 1721 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
9%
13%
Black
16%
21%
White
67%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is V G Hawkins Middle School's ranking?
V G Hawkins Middle School is ranked #547 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are V G Hawkins Middle School often compared to?
V G Hawkins Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert E Ellis Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend V G Hawkins Middle School?
456 students attend V G Hawkins Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of V G Hawkins Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of V G Hawkins Middle School?
V G Hawkins Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does V G Hawkins Middle School offer ?
V G Hawkins Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is V G Hawkins Middle School part of?
V G Hawkins Middle School is part of Sumner County School District.
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