Serving 318 students in grades 6-12, Lookout Valley Middle / High 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 14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 318 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lookout Valley Middle / High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Lookout Valley Middle / High School's student population of 318 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
318 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lookout Valley Middle / High 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 Lookout Valley Middle / High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1179 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
17%
21%
White
60%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lookout Valley Middle / High School's ranking?
Lookout Valley Middle / High School is ranked #1179 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Lookout Valley Middle / High School often compared to?
Lookout Valley Middle / High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hunter Middle School, Ooltewah Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lookout Valley Middle / High School?
The graduation rate of Lookout Valley Middle / High School is 90%, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Lookout Valley Middle / High School?
318 students attend Lookout Valley Middle / High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Lookout Valley Middle / High School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lookout Valley Middle / High School?
Lookout Valley Middle / High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lookout Valley Middle / High School offer ?
Lookout Valley Middle / High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Lookout Valley Middle / High School part of?
Lookout Valley Middle / High School is part of Hamilton County School District.
In what neighborhood is Lookout Valley Middle / High School located?
Lookout Valley Middle / High School is located in the Lookout Valley neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN. There are 1 other public schools located in Lookout Valley.
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