Very Good
#426 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 24% in state
Hardin Valley Middle School
Middle School · Knox County · Knoxville, TN
A Knox County middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 2188, Knoxville, TN 37901
- Math 61% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hardin Valley Middle School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2018–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Hardin Valley 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,466/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 169 | Compare → |
| Farragut Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 6–8 | 3.7 mi | 1,400 | Compare → |
| Webb School of KnoxvillePrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–12 | 3.9 mi | 1,060 | Compare → |
| Concord Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K–12 | 4.4 mi | 647 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Knox County
- Schools in district
- 94
- Rank in district
- #18 of 88
- District spending per student
- $11,187NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hardin Valley Middle School is listed in Knox County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hardin Valley Middle School
Hardin Valley Middle School is a public middle school in Knoxville, TN, part of Knox County, serving approximately 1,017 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #426 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hardin Valley Middle School
What grades does Hardin Valley Middle School serve?
Hardin Valley Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Hardin Valley Middle School?
Hardin Valley Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,017 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hardin Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hardin Valley Middle School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hardin Valley Middle School rank in TN?
Hardin Valley Middle School ranks #426 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Hardin Valley Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hardin Valley Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Valley Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hardin Valley Middle School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Hardin Valley Middle School a charter school?
No, Hardin Valley Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hardin Valley Middle School a Title I school?
No, Hardin Valley Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Knox County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.6%
- Phone
- (865) 594-1800
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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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