Serving 312 students in grades 5-8, Blountville 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 was 9% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
312 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)22%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
n/a
21%
White
96%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Blountville Middle School?
312 students attend Blountville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Blountville Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blountville Middle School?
Blountville Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Blountville Middle School offer ?
Blountville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Blountville Middle School part of?
Blountville Middle School is part of Sullivan County School District.
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