Very Good
#685 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 38% in state
North Middle School
Middle School · Loudon County · Lenoir City, TN
A Loudon County middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
421 Hickory Creek RD, Lenoir City, TN 37771
- Math 62% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Middle School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 6 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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 North 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,951/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lenoir City), 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
$62,338
Median home value
$236,700
Median rent
$946/mo
College educated
19.2%
Homeownership
71.2%
Poverty rate
17.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37771; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenoir City Intermediate/middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 4–8 | 2.1 mi | 687 | Compare → |
| The Ilearn Institute at Lenoir City SchoolsEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | 3.6 mi | 90 | Compare → |
| Ft Loudoun Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | Not available | 372 | Compare → |
| Greenback SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–12 | Not available | 684 | 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.
Loudon County
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #7 of 9
- District spending per student
- $10,875NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Middle School is listed in Loudon County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Middle School
North Middle School is a public middle school in Lenoir City, TN, part of Loudon County, serving approximately 750 students in grades 5th-8th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #685 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Middle School
What grades does North Middle School serve?
North Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend North Middle School?
North Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 750 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Middle School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Middle School rank in TN?
North Middle School ranks #685 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is North Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 North Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Middle School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is North Middle School a charter school?
No, North Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Middle School a Title I school?
No, North Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 750
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Loudon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.9%
- Phone
- (865) 986-9944
- Area population (ZIP 37771)
- 17,829
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 37771; 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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