Serving 392 students in grades 6-8, Tyner Middle Academy 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 13% (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 96% of the student body (majority Black), 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: 392 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tyner Middle Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Tyner Middle Academy's student population of 392 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
392 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tyner Middle Academy 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 Tyner Middle Academy is 0.50, 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
#1504 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
22%
14%
Black
67%
21%
White
4%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tyner Middle Academy's ranking?
Tyner Middle Academy is ranked #1504 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Tyner Middle Academy often compared to?
Tyner Middle Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Brown Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% 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 Tyner Middle Academy?
392 students attend Tyner Middle Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Tyner Middle Academy students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tyner Middle Academy?
Tyner Middle Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tyner Middle Academy offer ?
Tyner Middle Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Tyner Middle Academy part of?
Tyner Middle Academy is part of Hamilton County School District.
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