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#722 of 1,786 schools in TN

Top 40% in state

Ross N. Robinson Middle School

Middle School · Kingsport · Kingsport, TN

A Kingsport middle school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1517 Jessee ST, Kingsport, TN 37664

  • Math 57% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 45% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.4 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.9Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency56.9% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45.4% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg+17.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.6 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected+18.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile82th
Resources & Environment6.2Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
District spending per student$12,027
Chronic Absenteeism22.8%

Students at Ross N. Robinson Middle School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency57%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency45%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
46%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
71%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
68%
2013
Math
69%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
71%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
10%
2016
Math
46%
ELA
51%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
40%
2022
Math
53%
ELA
48%
2025
Math
57%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 32 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Ross N. Robinson 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 62Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 18Minimal Transit
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,415/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kingsport), 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

$61,164

Median home value

$204,900

Median rent

$817/mo

College educated

33.9%

Homeownership

72%

Poverty rate

15.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37664; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Christian Life AcademyPrivate · tuition4.9privateK–121.5 mi68Compare →
John Sevier Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.16–81.7 mi799Compare →
Lighthouse Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.2privateK–122.9 mi72Compare →
Sullivan Heights Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.46–83.0 mi646Compare →

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.

Kingsport

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#4 of 12
District spending per student
$12,027NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
23.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Ross N. Robinson Middle School is listed in Kingsport; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ross N. Robinson Middle School

Ross N. Robinson Middle School is a public middle school in Kingsport, TN, part of Kingsport, serving approximately 930 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #722 of 1,786 schools in TN.

State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ross N. Robinson Middle School

What grades does Ross N. Robinson Middle School serve?

Ross N. Robinson Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Ross N. Robinson Middle School?

Ross N. Robinson Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 930 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ross N. Robinson Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ross N. Robinson Middle School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ross N. Robinson Middle School rank in TN?

Ross N. Robinson Middle School ranks #722 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Ross N. Robinson Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ross N. Robinson 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 Ross N. Robinson Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ross N. Robinson Middle School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Ross N. Robinson Middle School a charter school?

No, Ross N. Robinson Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ross N. Robinson Middle School a Title I school?

No, Ross N. Robinson Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
930
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
61
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Sullivan County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.8%
Area population (ZIP 37664)
28,721
Area average commute
19.5 min
Area median age
45.8
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 37664; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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