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).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 967 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hardin Valley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Hardin Valley Middle School's student population of 967 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 350% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
967 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hardin Valley Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hardin Valley Middle School is 0.38, 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
#272 out of 1721 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
11%
13%
Black
4%
21%
White
78%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hardin Valley Middle School's ranking?
Hardin Valley Middle School is ranked #272 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Hardin Valley Middle School often compared to?
Hardin Valley Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Farragut Middle School, West Valley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Hardin Valley Middle School?
967 students attend Hardin Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Hardin Valley Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hardin Valley Middle School?
Hardin Valley Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hardin Valley Middle School offer ?
Hardin Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hardin Valley Middle School part of?
Hardin Valley Middle School is part of Knox County School District.
In what neighborhood is Hardin Valley Middle School located?
Hardin Valley Middle School is located in the Hardin Valley neighborhood of Knoxville, TN. There are 2 other public schools located in Hardin Valley.
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