Middle Valley Elementary School

1609 Thrasher Pike
Hixson, TN 37343
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 739 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Middle Valley Elementary 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 48% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 739 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 20% in TN
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Middle Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Middle Valley Elementary School's student population of 739 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
739 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

Middle Valley Elementary 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 Middle Valley Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#325 out of 1761 schools
(Top 20%)
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48%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Middle Valley Elementary 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.
43%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Middle Valley Elementary 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.
50%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Middle Valley Elementary 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
18:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
8%
15%
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Black
5%
21%
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White
77%
57%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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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.
0.40
This chart displays the diversity score of Middle Valley Elementary 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
30%
45%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Middle Valley Elementary 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 Middle Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Middle Valley Elementary School is ranked #325 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Middle Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Middle Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mcconnell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Middle Valley Elementary School?
739 students attend Middle Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Middle Valley Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middle Valley Elementary School?
Middle Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Middle Valley Elementary School offer ?
Middle Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Middle Valley Elementary School part of?
Middle Valley Elementary School is part of Hamilton County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 739 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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