Very Good
#662 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 37% in state
Unicoi Co Middle School
Middle School · Unicoi County · Erwin, TN
An Unicoi County middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
600 South Mohawk DR, Erwin, TN 37650
- Math 45% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Unicoi Co Middle School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (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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Where Unicoi Co 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low242/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,671
Median home value
$156,000
Median rent
$636/mo
College educated
16.9%
Homeownership
74.2%
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37650; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Unicoi County
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $11,473NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Unicoi Co Middle School is listed in Unicoi County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Unicoi Co Middle School
Unicoi Co Middle School is a public middle school in Erwin, TN, part of Unicoi County, serving approximately 446 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #662 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Unicoi Co Middle School
What grades does Unicoi Co Middle School serve?
Unicoi Co Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Unicoi Co Middle School?
Unicoi Co Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 446 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Unicoi Co Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Unicoi Co Middle School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Unicoi Co Middle School rank in TN?
Unicoi Co Middle School ranks #662 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Unicoi Co Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Unicoi Co Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Unicoi Co Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Unicoi Co Middle School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Unicoi Co Middle School a charter school?
No, Unicoi Co Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Unicoi Co Middle School a Title I school?
No, Unicoi Co Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 446
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Unicoi County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.6%
- Phone
- (423) 743-1653
- Area population (ZIP 37650)
- 13,109
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
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 37650; 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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