Average
#860 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 48% in state
Sullivan East Middle School
Middle School · Sullivan County · Bluff City, TN
A Sullivan County middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4500 Weaver PIKE, Bluff City, TN 37618
- Math 26% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 22% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sullivan East Middle School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 14 points since 2020, reaching 24% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 15% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Sullivan East 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,113/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bluff City), 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
$58,413
Median home value
$174,000
Median rent
$880/mo
College educated
16.8%
Homeownership
78.5%
Poverty rate
16.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37618; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 in Sullivan County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sullivan Central Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | Not available | 594 | Compare → |
| Sullivan Heights Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | Not available | 646 | 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.
Sullivan County
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #8 of 15
- District spending per student
- $11,468NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sullivan East Middle School is listed in Sullivan County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sullivan East Middle School
Sullivan East Middle School is a public middle school in Bluff City, TN, part of Sullivan County, serving approximately 565 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #860 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sullivan East Middle School
What grades does Sullivan East Middle School serve?
Sullivan East Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Sullivan East Middle School?
Sullivan East Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 565 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sullivan East Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sullivan East Middle School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sullivan East Middle School rank in TN?
Sullivan East Middle School ranks #860 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Sullivan East Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sullivan East Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Sullivan East Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sullivan East Middle School has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Sullivan East Middle School a charter school?
No, Sullivan East Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sullivan East Middle School a Title I school?
No, Sullivan East Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 565
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Sullivan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.1%
- Phone
- (423) 354-1000
- Area population (ZIP 37618)
- 13,208
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
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 37618; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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