Very Good
#382 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 21% in state
East Hamilton Middle School
Middle School · Hamilton County · Apison, TN
A Hamilton County middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3550 Bentwood Cove DR, Apison, TN 37302
- Math 47% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Hamilton Middle School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 46% across the 6-year record (2020–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where East Hamilton 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average261/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$103,578
Median home value
$371,600
Median rent
$950/mo
College educated
39.3%
Homeownership
74.4%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37302; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2 | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Beacon AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| Collegedale Adventist Middle SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 159 | Compare → |
| Parkridge Valley AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | 1–12 | 3.9 mi | 58 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Hamilton County
- Schools in district
- 81
- Rank in district
- #25 of 80
- District spending per student
- $14,785NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Hamilton Middle School is listed in Hamilton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Hamilton Middle School
East Hamilton Middle School is a public middle school in Apison, TN, part of Hamilton County, serving approximately 918 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #382 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Hamilton Middle School
What grades does East Hamilton Middle School serve?
East Hamilton Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend East Hamilton Middle School?
East Hamilton Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 918 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Hamilton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Hamilton Middle School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Hamilton Middle School rank in TN?
East Hamilton Middle School ranks #382 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is East Hamilton Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
East Hamilton Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 East Hamilton Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Hamilton Middle School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is East Hamilton Middle School a charter school?
No, East Hamilton Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Hamilton Middle School a Title I school?
No, East Hamilton Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 918
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Hamilton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.1%
- Phone
- (423) 498-6800
- Area population (ZIP 37302)
- 5,253
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 44.6
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 37302; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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