Serving 481 students in grades 6-8, Alcoa Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Alcoa Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alcoa Middle School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Alcoa Middle School?
481 students attend Alcoa Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Alcoa Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alcoa Middle School?
Alcoa Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Alcoa Middle School offer ?
Alcoa Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Alcoa Middle School part of?
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