East Hamilton Middle School

3550 Bentwood Cove Dr
Apison, TN 37302
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Top 20%
Serving 1,007 students in grades 6-8, East Hamilton 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 49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,007 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 20% in TN
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

East Hamilton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

School Overview

East Hamilton Middle School's student population of 1,007 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 1325% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,007 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
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School Rankings

East Hamilton Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Hamilton Middle School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#261 out of 1761 schools
(Top 20%)
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49%
31%
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47%
37%
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55%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
4%
2%
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Hispanic
11%
14%
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Black
18%
21%
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White
56%
59%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
11%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of East Hamilton Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is East Hamilton Middle School's ranking?
East Hamilton Middle School is ranked #261 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are East Hamilton Middle School often compared to?
East Hamilton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hunter Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend East Hamilton Middle School?
1,007 students attend East Hamilton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of East Hamilton Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Hamilton Middle School?
East Hamilton Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does East Hamilton Middle School offer ?
East Hamilton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is East Hamilton Middle School part of?
East Hamilton Middle School is part of Hamilton County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,007 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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