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#1249 of 1,786 schools in TN
South Doyle Middle School
Middle School · Knox County · Knoxville, TN
A Knox County middle school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3900 Decatur RD, Knoxville, TN 37920
- Math 26% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Doyle Middle School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 27% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 31% (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 South Doyle 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 19Car-Dependent
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,466/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Knoxville), 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
$61,348
Median home value
$231,300
Median rent
$1,092/mo
College educated
34.2%
Homeownership
60.1%
Poverty rate
17.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37920; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vine Middle/magnetEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 393 | Compare → |
| Smart Kids ElcPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–11 | 2.8 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Knoxville Baptist ChristianPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–10 | 3.1 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Berean Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 4.7 mi | 410 | 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.
Knox County
- Schools in district
- 94
- Rank in district
- #52 of 88
- District spending per student
- $11,187NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Doyle Middle School is listed in Knox County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Doyle Middle School
South Doyle Middle School is a public middle school in Knoxville, TN, part of Knox County, serving approximately 799 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,249 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- 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
- Area population (ZIP 37920)
- 43,509
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
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 37920; 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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