Average
#703 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 39% in state
Lincoln Heights Middle School
Middle School · Hamblen County · Morristown, TN
A Hamblen County middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
219 Lincoln AVE, Morristown, TN 37813
- Math 44% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lincoln Heights Middle School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 39% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (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 Lincoln Heights 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,252/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Morristown), 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
$47,783
Median home value
$158,400
Median rent
$813/mo
College educated
15.1%
Homeownership
67.5%
Poverty rate
20.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37813; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morristown Covenant AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| Lakeway Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.1private | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 32 | Compare → |
| Meadowview Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 597 | Compare → |
| Faith Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 45 | 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.
Hamblen County
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #10 of 18
- District spending per student
- $10,596NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lincoln Heights Middle School is listed in Hamblen County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lincoln Heights Middle School
Lincoln Heights Middle School is a public middle school in Morristown, TN, part of Hamblen County, serving approximately 568 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #703 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lincoln Heights Middle School
What grades does Lincoln Heights Middle School serve?
Lincoln Heights Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Lincoln Heights Middle School?
Lincoln Heights Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 568 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Heights Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Heights Middle School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lincoln Heights Middle School rank in TN?
Lincoln Heights Middle School ranks #703 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Lincoln Heights Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lincoln Heights Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Lincoln Heights Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln Heights Middle School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lincoln Heights Middle School a charter school?
No, Lincoln Heights Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lincoln Heights Middle School a Title I school?
No, Lincoln Heights Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 568
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Hamblen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.0%
- Phone
- (423) 581-3200
- Area population (ZIP 37813)
- 17,479
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 37813; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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