Summary:
The city of Kingsport, Tennessee is home to three middle schools: Ross N. Robinson Middle School, John Sevier Middle School, and Sullivan Heights Middle School. These schools serve students in grades 6-8 and are part of the Kingsport and Sullivan County school districts.
Among the three middle schools, Ross N. Robinson Middle School stands out as the top performer, ranking 67th out of 580 Tennessee middle schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school consistently achieves high proficiency rates on state assessments, particularly in Science and Social Studies, with over 60% of students meeting or exceeding standards. In contrast, John Sevier Middle School and Sullivan Heights Middle School lag behind, ranking 260th and 312th, respectively, and generally underperforming the Kingsport and Tennessee averages on state assessments.
The data also reveals notable differences in the racial makeup of the schools, with Ross N. Robinson Middle School having a more diverse student population, while Sullivan Heights Middle School is predominantly White. This raises questions about potential equity and access issues that may be impacting student outcomes across the district. Additionally, the spending per student does not appear to directly correlate with academic performance, suggesting that factors beyond just funding may be driving student success in these Kingsport middle schools.
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