Below Average
#1553 of 1,786 schools in TN
East Hickman Middle School
Middle School · Hickman County · Lyles, TN
A Hickman County middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9414 East Eagle DR, Lyles, TN 37098
- Math 27% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 21% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Hickman Middle School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 24% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (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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Where East Hickman 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. Open the Nashville map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated912/100K
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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
$53,902
Median home value
$202,300
Median rent
$845/mo
College educated
11.6%
Homeownership
65.2%
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37098; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in Hickman County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickman Co Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | Not available | 325 | Compare → |
| Hickman County Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 3–12 | Not available | 22 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hickman County
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #8 of 8
- District spending per student
- $11,938NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Hickman Middle School is listed in Hickman County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Hickman Middle School
East Hickman Middle School is a public middle school in Lyles, TN, part of Hickman County, serving approximately 362 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,553 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Hickman Middle School
What grades does East Hickman Middle School serve?
East Hickman Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend East Hickman Middle School?
East Hickman Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 362 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Hickman Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Hickman Middle School is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Hickman Middle School rank in TN?
East Hickman Middle School ranks #1,553 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is East Hickman Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
East Hickman Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Hickman Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Hickman Middle School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is East Hickman Middle School a charter school?
No, East Hickman Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Hickman Middle School a Title I school?
No, East Hickman Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 362
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Hickman County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.0%
- Phone
- (931) 670-4237
- Area population (ZIP 37098)
- 5,933
- Area median age
- 35.2
Official sources & links
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 37098; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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