ORCHARD KNOB MIDDLE SCHOOL

Orchard Knob Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Hamilton County school district, located in Chattanooga, TN with about 454 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 35 teachers, Orchard Knob Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Orchard Knob Middle School, located on North Highland Park Avenue in Chattanooga, Tennessee, serves as a significant educational anchor for the East Chattanooga community. As part of the Hamilton County School district, the school focuses on providing a structured academic environment for students in grades 6 through 8. It is situated within a historic neighborhood, and the school plays a vital role in the social and academic development of its diverse student population, emphasizing the transition from elementary to high school readiness.

The school is known for its commitment to student growth through a combination of core academic instruction and various extracurricular activities. Orchard Knob Middle strives to foster a supportive learning culture, often leveraging community partnerships to enhance student engagement and bridge resource gaps. By prioritizing both academic achievement and character development, the school aims to prepare its students to navigate the challenges of high school and contribute positively to their local community.

For more information, contact Orchard Knob Middle at (423) 493-7793 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

500 North Highland Park AVE
Chattanooga, TN 37404
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ORCHARD KNOB MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Chattanooga, TN with about 454 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Hamilton County
Total Students:
454
Teachers:
35.8
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 454 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ORCHARD KNOB MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 87% of the student body.

Black or African American
87.0%
Hispanic/Latino
9.5%
White
2.6%
Two or more races
0.9%

Female
44.5%
Male
55.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.