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#810 of 1,786 schools in TN

Top 45% in state

Church Hill Middle School

Middle School · Hawkins County · Church Hill, TN

A Hawkins County middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.

P O Box 38 DR, Church Hill, TN 37642

  • Math 33% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 29% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.78 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics5.7Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33.4% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29.2% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-5.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-11.6 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-2.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
Resources & Environment6.8Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.9:1
District spending per student$12,084
Chronic Absenteeism27.4%

Students at Church Hill Middle School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

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2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency33%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency29%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 31% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
21%
ELA
41%
2010
Math
34%
ELA
45%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
45%
2012
Math
44%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
44%
ELA
45%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
28%
ELA
33%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
24%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
24%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
34%
2025
Math
33%
ELA
29%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Church Hill Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average301/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Church Hill), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$63,963

Median home value

$178,000

Median rent

$923/mo

College educated

16.1%

Homeownership

83.1%

Poverty rate

10.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37642; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Clinch SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.1K–12Not available153Compare →
Hawkins County Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified2.8K–12Not available60Compare →
Rogersville Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.26–8Not available374Compare →
Surgoinsville Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.55–8Not available259Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Hawkins County

Schools in district
18
Rank in district
#6 of 17
District spending per student
$12,084NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Church Hill Middle School is listed in Hawkins County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Church Hill Middle School

Church Hill Middle School is a public middle school in Church Hill, TN, part of Hawkins County, serving approximately 347 students in grades 7th-8th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #810 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Church Hill Middle School

What grades does Church Hill Middle School serve?

Church Hill Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend Church Hill Middle School?

Church Hill Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 347 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Church Hill Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Church Hill Middle School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Church Hill Middle School rank in TN?

Church Hill Middle School ranks #810 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Church Hill Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Church Hill Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Church Hill Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Church Hill Middle School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Church Hill Middle School a charter school?

No, Church Hill Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Church Hill Middle School a Title I school?

No, Church Hill Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 8th
Enrollment
347
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Hawkins County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.4%
Area population (ZIP 37642)
14,491
Area average commute
28.1 min
Area median age
45.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37642; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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