Below Average
#1529 of 1,786 schools in TN
Orchard Knob Middle School
Middle School · Hamilton County · Chattanooga, TN
A Hamilton County middle school where students score 35 points below what's typical for similar communities.
500 North Highland Park AVE, Chattanooga, TN 37404
- Math 6% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 6% proficient (2022)
- 10:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Orchard Knob Middle School score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 6% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 10% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Orchard Knob 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 45Car-Dependent
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,779/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chattanooga), 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
$53,585
Median home value
$235,300
Median rent
$999/mo
College educated
31.8%
Homeownership
53.6%
Poverty rate
22.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37404; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.0 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 231 | Compare → |
| Howard Connect AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 187 | Compare → |
| East Lake Academy of Fine ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 6–8 | 3.0 mi | 554 | Compare → |
| Dalewood Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 6–8 | 3.1 mi | 260 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hamilton County
- Schools in district
- 81
- Rank in district
- #71 of 80
- District spending per student
- $14,785NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Orchard Knob Middle School is listed in Hamilton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Orchard Knob Middle School
Orchard Knob Middle School is a public middle school in Chattanooga, TN, part of Hamilton County, serving approximately 281 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,529 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Orchard Knob Middle School
What grades does Orchard Knob Middle School serve?
Orchard Knob Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Orchard Knob Middle School?
Orchard Knob Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 281 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchard Knob Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orchard Knob Middle School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Orchard Knob Middle School rank in TN?
Orchard Knob Middle School ranks #1,529 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Orchard Knob Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Orchard Knob Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Orchard Knob Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Orchard Knob Middle School has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Orchard Knob Middle School a charter school?
No, Orchard Knob Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Orchard Knob Middle School a Title I school?
No, Orchard Knob Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 281
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hamilton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 72.6%
- Phone
- (423) 493-7793
- Area population (ZIP 37404)
- 13,883
- Area average commute
- 17.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 37404; 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, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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