TYNER MIDDLE ACADEMY

Tyner Middle Academy is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Hamilton County school district, located in Chattanooga, TN with about 437 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 32 teachers, Tyner Middle Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Tyner Middle Academy, located at 6837 Tyner Road in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is a magnet school within the Hamilton County Schools district. The academy is well-regarded for its emphasis on academic rigor and its commitment to fostering a disciplined, supportive learning environment. As a magnet program, it draws students from a diverse range of backgrounds who are looking for specialized instruction, often placing a heavy focus on college readiness and developing foundational skills in core subject areas like mathematics, literacy, and science.

Beyond academics, Tyner Middle Academy is known for its strong sense of community and school pride, often highlighted by its active extracurricular programs and athletic teams. The school’s faculty and administration prioritize character development alongside intellectual growth, aiming to prepare students for the transition to high school—specifically serving as a key feeder school for the adjacent Tyner Academy (a high school). With its location in the Tyner community, the school serves as a central hub for student development, emphasizing both local engagement and the pursuit of long-term educational success.

For more information, contact Tyner Middle Academy at (423) 855-2648 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.