Very Good
#625 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 35% in state
Rhea Middle School
Middle School · Rhea County · Evensville, TN
A Rhea County middle school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
405 Pierce RD, Evensville, TN 37332
- Math 61% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rhea Middle School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2013–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Rhea 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average417/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,341
Median home value
$188,500
Median rent
$1,192/mo
College educated
16.9%
Homeownership
91.8%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37332; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Rhea County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring City Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 275 | 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.
Rhea County
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $11,563NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rhea Middle School is listed in Rhea County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rhea Middle School
Rhea Middle School is a public middle school in Evensville, TN, part of Rhea County, serving approximately 534 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #625 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rhea Middle School
What grades does Rhea Middle School serve?
Rhea Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Rhea Middle School?
Rhea Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 534 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rhea Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rhea Middle School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rhea Middle School rank in TN?
Rhea Middle School ranks #625 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Rhea Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rhea Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Rhea Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rhea Middle School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Rhea Middle School a charter school?
No, Rhea Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rhea Middle School a Title I school?
No, Rhea Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 534
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Rhea County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.3%
- Phone
- (423) 775-7821
- Area population (ZIP 37332)
- 2,123
- Area median age
- 38
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 37332; 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, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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