East Ridge Middle School

Summary:

East Ridge Middle School is a public middle school in Whitesburg, Tennessee, serving 498 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Hamblen County School District, which is ranked 58 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

East Ridge Middle School consistently outperforms the Hamblen County and Tennessee state averages in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 43.8% of East Ridge students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 39.7% for Hamblen County and the state. The school also stands out in its performance for specific student subgroups, ranking 20th out of 315 Tennessee middle schools for African American students and 87th out of 281 for Hispanic students, both with 4 or 5-star ratings. Additionally, East Ridge Middle School has shown strong performance for students with special needs and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking 46th out of 288 Tennessee middle schools for special education students and 51st out of 514 for students of low socioeconomic status, both with 4 or 5-star ratings.

When compared to other middle schools in the Hamblen County district and surrounding areas, such as West View Middle School and Lincoln Heights Middle School, East Ridge Middle School stands out as a high-performing institution. The school has maintained a strong academic standing, consistently ranking in the top 25% of Tennessee middle schools and earning 4 or 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger. This success may be attributed to the school's relatively high per-student spending of $9,345 in the 2020-2021 school year and its favorable student-teacher ratio of 15.1 in the 2022-2023 school year.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 6595 St. Clair RD
       Whitesburg, TN  37891


(423) 581-3041

District: Hamblen County

SchoolDigger Rank:
137th of 587 Tennessee Middle Schools


Students who attend East Ridge Middle School usually attend:

High:    Morristown East High

Feeder schools for East Ridge Middle School:

Elementary:    Russellville Elementary
    Union Heights Elementary
    Whitesburg Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  498

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.9%
Hispanic:
7.6%
Two or more races:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.3% Help


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Compare Details East Ridge Middle School ranks better than 76.7% of middle schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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East Ridge Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks East Ridge Middle School 137th of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See East Ridge Middle School in the ranking list.)

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White students:


Hamblen County:

SchoolDigger ranks Hamblen County 58th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for East Ridge Middle School

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Rank History for all students at East Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 49.95 213th 435 51.0%
2011 47.34 266th 462 42.4%
2012 69.35 144th 466 69.1%
2013 74.84 96th 475 79.8%
2014 66.07 136th 485 72.0%
2015 74.73 101st 492 79.5%
2017 82.75 24th 362 93.4%
2018 77.90 79th 563 86.0%
2019 65.33 133rd 574 76.8%
2021 73.43 95th 576 83.5%
2022 71.89 111th 569 80.5%
2023 72.96 121st 594 79.6%
2024 69.49 137th 587 76.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at East Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.97 105th 279 62.4%
2019 34.01 151st 222 32.0%
2021 51.45 61st 238 74.4%
2022 60.36 43rd 260 83.5%
2023 62.80 46th 288 84.0%
2024 38.95 157th 299 47.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at East Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.78 17th 481 96.5%
2019 66.45 89th 490 81.8%
2021 68.83 76th 483 84.3%
2022 68.79 86th 495 82.6%
2023 78.27 51st 514 90.1%
2024 64.97 120th 510 76.5%
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Rank History for Female students at East Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.05 126th 529 76.2%
2021 76.45 77th 538 85.7%
2022 67.71 123rd 552 77.7%
2023 62.76 174th 560 68.9%
2024 61.32 182nd 554 67.1%
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Rank History for Male students at East Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 62.51 144th 523 72.5%
2021 67.02 115th 529 78.3%
2022 72.55 99th 540 81.7%
2023 78.27 77th 557 86.2%
2024 73.01 102nd 560 81.8%
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Rank History for African American students at East Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 50.58 114th 293 61.1%
2021 69.53 54th 277 80.5%
2022 77.72 38th 299 87.3%
2023 80.99 40th 316 87.3%
2024 91.73 20th 318 93.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at East Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.13 59th 219 73.1%
2019 62.27 63rd 228 72.4%
2021 74.53 36th 261 86.2%
2022 62.57 69th 275 74.9%
2023 61.29 89th 285 68.8%
2024 63.72 87th 285 69.5%
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Rank History for White students at East Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.55 82nd 481 83.0%
2019 59.72 149th 484 69.2%
2021 64.79 129th 496 74.0%
2022 64.22 135th 500 73.0%
2023 64.10 148th 503 70.6%
2024 58.10 180th 504 64.3%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for East Ridge Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 540 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 545
1989 553 6 1 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 562
1990 541 9 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 552
1991 565 7 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 575
1992 560 7 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 570
1993 602 13 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 618
1994 603 11 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 617
1995 622 9 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 641
1996 622 9 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 641
1997 655 8 0 6 0 n/a n/a 4 673
1998 599 36 3 12 0 n/a n/a 1 651
1999 624 8 0 13 1 n/a n/a 0 646
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 723 723
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 505 505
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 526 526
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 526 526
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 593 593
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 604 604
2006 592 10 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 609
2007 605 8 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 621
2008 602 11 3 11 0 n/a n/a 0 627
2009 603 11 3 13 1 n/a n/a 0 631
2010 581 14 2 17 1 n/a n/a 0 615
2011 571 14 1 15 0 0 7 0 608
2012 594 12 1 17 0 0 3 0 627
2013 594 16 0 29 0 0 10 0 649
2014 582 15 2 31 1 0 10 0 641
2015 550 9 2 32 0 0 10 0 603
2016 555 12 2 43 0 0 12 0 624
2017 569 12 0 44 0 0 14 0 639
2018 537 7 0 53 0 0 18 0 615
2019 511 5 2 52 0 0 20 0 590
2020 484 8 2 47 1 0 25 0 567
2021 477 8 5 40 1 1 24 0 556
2022 437 9 4 41 2 1 24 0 518
2023 428 4 4 38 2 1 21 0 498

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at East Ridge Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 545 30.0 18.1 n/a
1989 562 28.0 20.0 n/a
1990 552 28.0 19.7 n/a
1991 575 29.0 19.8 n/a
1992 570 28.0 20.3 n/a
1993 618 29.0 21.3 n/a
1994 617 29.0 21.3 n/a
1995 641 33.0 19.4 n/a
1996 641 33.0 19.4 n/a
1997 673 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 651 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 646 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 723 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 505 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 526 n/a n/a n/a
2003 526 n/a n/a n/a
2004 593 n/a n/a n/a
2005 604 n/a n/a n/a
2006 609 34.0 17.9 n/a
2007 621 33.4 18.6 47
2008 627 35.0 17.9 43.2
2009 631 35.8 17.6 41.5
2010 615 33.9 18.1 44.7
2011 608 36.0 16.8 48.8
2012 627 36.0 17.4 46.3
2013 649 35.0 18.5 49.6
2014 641 35.0 18.3 47.6
2015 603 36.0 16.7 49.8
2016 624 36.0 17.3 50.5
2017 639 37.0 17.2 n/a
2018 615 35.8 17.1 n/a
2019 590 34.3 17.2 n/a
2020 567 34.8 16.2 54.3
2021 556 36.0 15.4 n/a
2022 518 33.5 15.4 n/a
2023 498 32.8 15.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio East Ridge Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 545 30.0 18.1 n/a
1989 562 28.0 20.0 n/a
1990 552 28.0 19.7 n/a
1991 575 29.0 19.8 n/a
1992 570 28.0 20.3 n/a
1993 618 29.0 21.3 n/a
1994 617 29.0 21.3 n/a
1995 641 33.0 19.4 n/a
1996 641 33.0 19.4 n/a
1997 673 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 651 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 646 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 723 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 505 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 526 n/a n/a n/a
2003 526 n/a n/a n/a
2004 593 n/a n/a n/a
2005 604 n/a n/a n/a
2006 609 34.0 17.9 n/a
2007 621 33.4 18.6 47
2008 627 35.0 17.9 43.2
2009 631 35.8 17.6 41.5
2010 615 33.9 18.1 44.7
2011 608 36.0 16.8 48.8
2012 627 36.0 17.4 46.3
2013 649 35.0 18.5 49.6
2014 641 35.0 18.3 47.6
2015 603 36.0 16.7 49.8
2016 624 36.0 17.3 50.5
2017 639 37.0 17.2 n/a
2018 615 35.8 17.1 n/a
2019 590 34.3 17.2 n/a
2020 567 34.8 16.2 54.3
2021 556 36.0 15.4 n/a
2022 518 33.5 15.4 n/a
2023 498 32.8 15.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for East Ridge Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $182 (2.1%) $7,912 (91.1%) $8,686
2020 $203 (2.3%) $8,063 (91.1%) $8,846
2021 $484 (5.2%) $8,394 (89.8%) $9,345
2022 $1,048 (10.0%) $8,811 (84.0%) $10,495
2023 $768 (7.2%) $9,266 (86.4%) $10,724

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East Ridge Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 133rd of 574 Middle schoolsRanks 121st of 594 Middle schools
 2.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (East Ridge Middle School)42.241.8
 0.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hamblen County)34.337.2
 2.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)3933.8
 5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (East Ridge Middle School)30.133.1
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hamblen County)27.332.2
 4.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.435.9
 2.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (East Ridge Middle School)31.653.8
 22.2%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Hamblen County)3449.2
 15.2%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)3843.4
 5.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (East Ridge Middle School)47.940.5
 7.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Hamblen County)32.836.7
 3.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)33.635
 1.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (East Ridge Middle School)4741.8
 5.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Hamblen County)30.134.5
 4.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.436.1
 0.7%
7th Grade Social Studies (East Ridge Middle School)56.358.8
 2.5%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Hamblen County)4459
 15%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)43.246.9
 3.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (East Ridge Middle School)35.139.3
 4.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Hamblen County)25.233.3
 8.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)35.134
 1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (East Ridge Middle School)27.347.4
 20.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Hamblen County)24.128.1
 4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)27.126.3
 0.8%
8th Grade Algebra I (East Ridge Middle School)83.193.5
 10.4%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Hamblen County)77.782.5
 4.8%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Tennessee)75.676.3
 0.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (East Ridge Middle School)61.871.3
 9.5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Hamblen County)49.757.7
 8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)41.541.6
 0.1%
All Grades Mathematics (East Ridge Middle School)42.240.6
 1.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Hamblen County)37.739.8
 2.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (East Ridge Middle School)33.841
 7.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Hamblen County)30.736.3
 5.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%
All Grades Algebra I (East Ridge Middle School)83.193.5
 10.4%
   All Grades Algebra I (Hamblen County)26.224.4
 1.8%
   All Grades Algebra I (Tennessee)27.423.2
 4.2%
All Grades Social Studies (East Ridge Middle School)49.761.6
 11.9%
   All Grades Social Studies (Hamblen County)42.255.2
 13%
   All Grades Social Studies (Tennessee)40.943.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students590498
 15.6%
African American54
 20%
American Indian02
Asian24
 100%
Hispanic5238
 26.9%
Pacific Islander01
White511428
 16.2%
Two or More Races2021
 5%


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Students at East Ridge Middle School are 86% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

East Ridge Middle School ranks 137th of 587 Tennessee middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend East Ridge Middle School usually go on to attend Morristown East High

In the 2022-23 school year, 498 students attended East Ridge Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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