Soddy Daisy Middle School

sdms.hcde.org

465 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Soddy Daisy Middle School, located in the scenic community of Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee, serves as a central educational hub for students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Hamilton County School District, the school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development. The campus is designed to support the unique developmental needs of middle schoolers, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs that encourage students to explore their interests and build a strong sense of school spirit within the local community.

Academically, the school emphasizes preparing students for the transition to high school by focusing on core subjects and developing critical thinking skills. Soddy Daisy Middle School prides itself on maintaining a supportive culture where educators, students, and parents collaborate to ensure student success. By providing a structured yet engaging learning atmosphere, the school aims to equip its diverse student body with the foundation necessary to become responsible, productive members of the community long after they leave its halls.

465

Total Students

32.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Soddy Daisy Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	416
Hispanic	11
Black	9
Asian	4
Two or More	25

White
416 (89.5 %)
Two or More
25 (5.4 %)
Hispanic
11 (2.4 %)
Black
9 (1.9 %)
Asian
4 (0.9 %)

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)332-8800
Website:	http://sdms.hcde.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	465
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
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 6 132

Grade 7 179

Grade 8 154