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#1213 of 1,786 schools in TN
East Lake Academy of Fine Arts
Middle School · Hamilton County · Chattanooga, TN
A Hamilton County middle school where students score 31 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2700 East 34th ST, Chattanooga, TN 37407
- Math 12% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 7% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Lake Academy of Fine Arts score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 10% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 13% (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 32 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where East Lake Academy of Fine Arts 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 40Car-Dependent
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 67Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,779/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chattanooga), 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
$33,785
Median home value
$84,600
Median rent
$891/mo
College educated
7.4%
Homeownership
40.2%
Poverty rate
42.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37407; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.0 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 231 | Compare → |
| East Ridge Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 618 | Compare → |
| Howard Connect AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 187 | Compare → |
| Chattanooga Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.8private | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 1,241 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hamilton County
- Schools in district
- 81
- Rank in district
- #59 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 Lake Academy of Fine Arts is listed in Hamilton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Lake Academy of Fine Arts
East Lake Academy of Fine Arts is a public middle school in Chattanooga, TN, part of Hamilton County, serving approximately 554 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,213 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Lake Academy of Fine Arts
What grades does East Lake Academy of Fine Arts serve?
East Lake Academy of Fine Arts serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend East Lake Academy of Fine Arts?
East Lake Academy of Fine Arts has an enrollment of approximately 554 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Lake Academy of Fine Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at East Lake Academy of Fine Arts is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Lake Academy of Fine Arts rank in TN?
East Lake Academy of Fine Arts ranks #1,213 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is East Lake Academy of Fine Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
East Lake Academy of Fine Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Lake Academy of Fine Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Lake Academy of Fine Arts has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is East Lake Academy of Fine Arts a charter school?
No, East Lake Academy of Fine Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Lake Academy of Fine Arts a Title I school?
No, East Lake Academy of Fine Arts is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 554
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hamilton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.1%
- Phone
- (423) 493-0334
- Area population (ZIP 37407)
- 10,164
- Area median age
- 26.2
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 37407; 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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