Below Average
#1506 of 1,786 schools in TN
East Ridge Middle School
Middle School · Hamilton County · Chattanooga, TN
A Hamilton County middle school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4400 Bennett RD, Chattanooga, TN 37412
- Math 14% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 16% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Ridge Middle School score 15% 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 is down 10 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 15% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 24% (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 Ridge 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$56,600
Median home value
$182,600
Median rent
$1,120/mo
College educated
23.2%
Homeownership
58.1%
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37412; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 635 | Compare → |
| Skyuka HallPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 114 | Compare → |
| East Lake Academy of Fine ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 554 | Compare → |
| Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.0 | 6–8 | 3.0 mi | 231 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
- #67 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 Ridge Middle School is listed in Hamilton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Ridge Middle School
East Ridge Middle School is a public middle school in Chattanooga, TN, part of Hamilton County, serving approximately 618 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,506 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Ridge Middle School
What grades does East Ridge Middle School serve?
East Ridge Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend East Ridge Middle School?
East Ridge Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 618 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Ridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Ridge Middle School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Ridge Middle School rank in TN?
East Ridge Middle School ranks #1,506 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is East Ridge Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
East Ridge Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Ridge Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Ridge Middle School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is East Ridge Middle School a charter school?
No, East Ridge Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Ridge Middle School a Title I school?
No, East Ridge Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 618
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hamilton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.5%
- Phone
- (423) 867-6214
- Area population (ZIP 37412)
- 21,840
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
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 37412; 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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