Heritage Middle School

3737 E Lamar Alex Pkwy
Maryville, TN 37804

hms.blountk12.org

665 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Heritage Middle School, located in Maryville, Tennessee, is part of the Blount County School District and serves as a key educational hub for students in grades 6 through 8. Situated along the Lamar Alexander Parkway, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school education. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students academically while encouraging personal growth, critical thinking, and the development of essential social skills during these formative middle school years.

Beyond the classroom, Heritage Middle School places a strong emphasis on community and student engagement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs that allow students to explore their interests and build school spirit. By focusing on a holistic approach to education, the school aims to prepare its students for the rigors of high school while cultivating a culture of respect, responsibility, and academic excellence within the local Maryville community.

665

Total Students

43.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Heritage Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	608
Hispanic	28
Black	8
Two or More	18
American Indian	3

White
608 (91.4 %)
Hispanic
28 (4.2 %)
Two or More
18 (2.7 %)
Black
8 (1.2 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)

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:	Blount County
Phone:	(865)980-1300
Website:	http://hms.blountk12.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	665
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 6 204

Grade 7 203

Grade 8 258