East Ridge Middle School

4400 Bennett Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37412
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 701 students in grades 6-8, East Ridge 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 15% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 701 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

East Ridge Middle School's student population of 701 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
701 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

East Ridge Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Ridge Middle School is 0.69, 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)
#1480 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of East Ridge Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of East Ridge Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of East Ridge Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of East Ridge Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
45%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in East Ridge Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
26%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in East Ridge Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
20%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in East Ridge Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in East Ridge Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of East Ridge 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
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in East Ridge Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in East Ridge Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is East Ridge Middle School's ranking?
East Ridge Middle School is ranked #1480 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are East Ridge Middle School often compared to?
East Ridge Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Ridge High School, East Ridge Elementary School, Ooltewah Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend East Ridge Middle School?
701 students attend East Ridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of East Ridge Middle School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Ridge Middle School?
East Ridge Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does East Ridge Middle School offer ?
East Ridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is East Ridge Middle School part of?
East Ridge 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: 701 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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