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#1241 of 1,786 schools in TN
Tyner Middle Academy
Middle School · Hamilton County · Chattanooga, TN
A Hamilton County middle school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6837 Tyner RD, Chattanooga, TN 37421
- Math 20% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 9% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tyner Middle Academy score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 14% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 16% (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 Tyner Middle Academy 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 12Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,779/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chattanooga), 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
$79,958
Median home value
$299,600
Median rent
$1,313/mo
College educated
37.9%
Homeownership
60.6%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37421; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton County Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 313 | Compare → |
| Silverdale Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 1,107 | Compare → |
| Chattanooga School for the Liberal ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 923 | Compare → |
| Parkridge Valley AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | 1–12 | 3.0 mi | 58 | 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.
Hamilton County
- Schools in district
- 81
- Rank in district
- #61 of 80
- District spending per student
- $14,785NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tyner Middle Academy is listed in Hamilton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tyner Middle Academy
Tyner Middle Academy is a public middle school in Chattanooga, TN, part of Hamilton County, serving approximately 380 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,241 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tyner Middle Academy
What grades does Tyner Middle Academy serve?
Tyner Middle Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Tyner Middle Academy?
Tyner Middle Academy has an enrollment of approximately 380 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tyner Middle Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Tyner Middle Academy 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 Tyner Middle Academy rank in TN?
Tyner Middle Academy ranks #1,241 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Tyner Middle Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Tyner Middle Academy 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 Tyner Middle Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tyner Middle Academy has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Tyner Middle Academy a charter school?
No, Tyner Middle Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tyner Middle Academy a Title I school?
No, Tyner Middle Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 380
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hamilton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.8%
- Phone
- (423) 855-2648
- Area population (ZIP 37421)
- 52,516
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 37421; 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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