Very Good
#552 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 31% in state
Norwood Middle School
Middle School · Anderson County · Oliver Springs, TN
An Anderson County middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
803 Tri- County BLVD, Oliver Springs, TN 37840
- Math 39% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Norwood Middle School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 36% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (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 Norwood 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,574/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oliver Springs), 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
$60,064
Median home value
$185,100
Median rent
$630/mo
College educated
15.6%
Homeownership
76.7%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37840; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Springs MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 164 | Compare → |
| Robertsville Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 5–8 | 3.1 mi | 743 | Compare → |
| Mount Pisgah Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–12 | 4.4 mi | 124 | Compare → |
| Anderson County Innovation AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 3–12 | Not available | 34 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Anderson County
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #8 of 17
- District spending per student
- $12,945NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Norwood Middle School is listed in Anderson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Norwood Middle School
Norwood Middle School is a public middle school in Oliver Springs, TN, part of Anderson County, serving approximately 158 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #552 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Norwood Middle School
What grades does Norwood Middle School serve?
Norwood Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Norwood Middle School?
Norwood Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 158 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norwood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norwood Middle School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Norwood Middle School rank in TN?
Norwood Middle School ranks #552 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Norwood Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Norwood Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Norwood Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Norwood Middle School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Norwood Middle School a charter school?
No, Norwood Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Norwood Middle School a Title I school?
No, Norwood Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 158
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Anderson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.0%
- Phone
- (865) 435-7749
- Area population (ZIP 37840)
- 10,402
- Area average commute
- 30.2 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 37840; 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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