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South Doyle Middle School
Middle School · Knox County
3900 Decatur RD, Knoxville, TN 37920
Enrollment
799
Student-Teacher
13.3:1
Score
5.5
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
799
Student-Teacher
13.3:1
Score
5.5
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Tennessee schools
#1,249 of 1,786
In Knoxville
#48 of 82
public schools
In district
#52 of 88
Knox County
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South Doyle Middle School
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About South Doyle Middle School
South Doyle Middle School is a public middle school in Knoxville, TN, part of Knox County. South Doyle Middle School serves approximately 799 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. South Doyle Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,249 of 1,786 schools in TN.
Structured state assessment records for South Doyle Middle School show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 5.5 · Average
- District avg 5.4
- TN avg 6.0
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at South Doyle Middle School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
35% of students at South Doyle Middle School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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South Doyle Middle School — Students at South Doyle Middle School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
Test Scores TN TCAP (2024-25)
Based on 30 test records from TN state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.7/10.
How South Doyle Middle School Compares
See how South Doyle Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
3900 Decatur RD, Knoxville, TN 37920
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering South Doyle Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. South Knox Elementary (rated 8.7/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Mt Olive Elementary (rated 7.9/10, 3.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Ft Sanders Education Development Center (rated 7.8/10, 2.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Knoxville, see our Knoxville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Dogwood Elementary Knoxville | 0.7 mi | 6.0 |
| South Knox Elementary Knoxville | 1.5 mi | 8.7 |
| Mooreland Heights Elementary Knoxville | 1.6 mi | 3.9 |
| Tennessee School For Deaf Elementary School Knoxville | 1.5 mi | 7.5 |
| Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School Knoxville | 1.5 mi | 7.1 |
| MEAD MONTESSORI SCHOOL Knoxville | 1.4 mi | 7.0 |
| Green Magnet Math And Science Academy Knoxville | 2.2 mi | 5.4 |
| Vine Middle/Magnet Knoxville | 2.4 mi | 4.7 |
| L N STEM Academy Knoxville | 2.4 mi | 7.2 |
| SMART KIDS ELC Knoxville | 2.8 mi | — |
| KNOXVILLE BAPTIST CHRISTIAN Knoxville | 3.1 mi | — |
| Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy Knoxville | 3.1 mi | 6.5 |
| Emerald Academy Knoxville | 2.9 mi | 6.9 |
| Ft Sanders Education Development Center Knoxville | 2.8 mi | 7.8 |
| Austin East High/Magnet Knoxville | 3.4 mi | 3.7 |
| FIRST LUTHERAN SCHOOL Knoxville | 3.5 mi | 5.8 |
| South Doyle High School Knoxville | 3.7 mi | 3.6 |
| Maynard Elementary Knoxville | 3.2 mi | 4.3 |
| Bonny Kate Elementary Knoxville | 4.0 mi | 6.8 |
| Mt Olive Elementary Knoxville | 3.5 mi | 7.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 37920 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$61,348
Median Home Value
$231,300
Median Rent
$1,092/mo
Population
43,509
College Educated
34.2%
Homeownership
60.1%
Avg Commute
22.4 min
Poverty Rate
17.5%
Median Age
35.5
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|---|---|
| LEAD Cameron Nashville, TN | 5.5 |
| Spring Hill Middle School Spring Hill, TN | 5.5 |
| Dickson Middle School Dickson, TN | 5.6 |
| East Lake Academy Of Fine Arts Chattanooga, TN | 5.6 |
| H Maynard Middle School Maynardville, TN | 5.4 |
| Rock Springs Middle School Smyrna, TN | 5.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about South Doyle Middle School
What grades does South Doyle Middle School serve?
South Doyle Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend South Doyle Middle School?
South Doyle Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 799 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Doyle Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Doyle Middle School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Doyle Middle School rank in TN?
South Doyle Middle School ranks #1,249 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is South Doyle Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Doyle Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 South Doyle Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Doyle Middle School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Doyle Middle School a charter school?
No, South Doyle Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Doyle Middle School a Title I school?
No, South Doyle Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 799
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Knox County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.7%
- Phone
- (865) 579-2133
Resources & Links
District
Knox County- District Enrollment
- 60,604
- Schools in District
- 94
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $11,187
- District Rank
- #52 of 88
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