Serving 365 students in grades 4-5, Unicoi County Intermediate School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 17%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
365 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≥50%
17%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≥50%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)11%
9%
Black
(15-16)n/a
22%
White
(15-16)89%
64%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
58%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 17% TN state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average).
How many students attend Unicoi County Intermediate School?
365 students attend Unicoi County Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Unicoi County Intermediate School students are White, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Unicoi County Intermediate School?
Unicoi County Intermediate School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Unicoi County Intermediate School offer ?
Unicoi County Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Unicoi County Intermediate School part of?
Unicoi County Intermediate School is part of Unicoi County School District.
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