Chilhowee Middle School

Polk County
215 Schoolhouse Hill RD
Benton, TN 37307
322 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Chilhowee Middle School is located in Benton, Tennessee, and operates under the jurisdiction of the Polk County School District. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of students during their middle school years. As part of a smaller school system, it emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere where faculty and staff focus on foundational learning and preparation for high school.

The school's curriculum is aligned with state standards, aiming to provide a comprehensive education that balances core academic subjects with opportunities for student growth. By leveraging the resources provided through the district’s website, the school maintains communication with families regarding policies, academic calendars, and school-wide initiatives. Overall, Chilhowee Middle School plays a central role in the Benton area by striving to prepare its students to become productive and engaged citizens within the Polk County community.
322
Total Students
21.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    302 (93.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    15 (4.7 %)
  • Black
    3 (0.9 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Polk County
Phone: (423)299-0086
Website: http://www.polk-schools.com
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 322
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 97
Grade 7 97
Grade 8 128
Gender Ratio