Orchard Knob Middle

500 North Highland Park AVE
Chattanooga, TN 37404

okms.hcde.org/

334 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

334

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Orchard Knob Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	48
Black	243
Two or More	30

Black
243 (72.8 %)
Hispanic
48 (14.4 %)
Two or More
30 (9.0 %)
White
13 (3.9 %)

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:	Yes
District:	Hamilton County
Phone:	(423)493-7793
Website:	http://okms.hcde.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	334
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
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 89

Grade 7 116

Grade 8 129

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Orchard Knob Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	89
Grade 7	116
Grade 8	129

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Orchard Knob Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	156	46.7%
Male	178	53.3%

Middle School 6th - 8th