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#844 of 1,786 schools in TN

Top 47% in state

Hardin County Middle School

Middle School · Hardin County · Savannah, TN

A middle school in Savannah, TN where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

299 Lacefield DR, Savannah, TN 38372

  • Math 30% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 29% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.93 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics6.1Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29.5% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29.4% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-9.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-11.4 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected+3.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
Resources & Environment6.7Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
District spending per student$11,313
Chronic Absenteeism26.7%

Students at Hardin County Middle School score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency30%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency29%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 30% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
18%
ELA
44%
2010
Math
33%
ELA
48%
2011
Math
39%
ELA
49%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
46%
2013
Math
36%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
34%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
28%
2018
Math
31%
ELA
24%
2019
Math
31%
ELA
24%
2020*
Math
28%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
28%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
26%
ELA
32%
2025
Math
30%
ELA
29%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (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 Hardin County 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 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,214/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Savannah), 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

$51,250

Median home value

$153,600

Median rent

$759/mo

College educated

14.6%

Homeownership

72.7%

Poverty rate

22%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38372; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sheltering Tree RanchPrivate · tuition7.3PK–103.3 mi35Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Hardin County

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#5 of 7
District spending per student
$11,313NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Hardin County Middle School

Hardin County Middle School is a public middle school in Savannah, TN, part of Hardin County, serving approximately 648 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #844 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hardin County Middle School

What grades does Hardin County Middle School serve?

Hardin County Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Hardin County Middle School?

Hardin County Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 648 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hardin County Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hardin County Middle School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hardin County Middle School rank in TN?

Hardin County Middle School ranks #844 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Hardin County Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hardin County Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Hardin County Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hardin County Middle School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hardin County Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Hardin County Middle School a Title I school?

No, Hardin County Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
648
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Hardin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.7%
Area population (ZIP 38372)
17,659
Area average commute
22.5 min
Area median age
41.7
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 38372; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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