Surgoinsville Middle School

Summary:

Surgoinsville Middle School is a public middle school serving around 255 students in grades 5-8 in Surgoinsville, Tennessee. The school is part of the Hawkins County School District, which is ranked 97 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Surgoinsville Middle School has shown mixed performance compared to state and county averages. While the school's proficiency rates in Math (36.5%), ELA (32.9%), and Science (43.9%) were above the Hawkins County averages, they fell short of the state averages. However, the school's Social Studies proficiency rate of 45.4% was above both the county and state averages. The school's performance has also been somewhat inconsistent, with its statewide ranking fluctuating from 146th out of 576 Tennessee middle schools in 2020-2021 to 272nd out of 580 in 2023-2024.

Compared to nearby schools, Surgoinsville Middle School's performance is generally on par with or slightly better than other middle schools in the Hawkins County district, such as Church Hill Middle School and Church Hill Intermediate School. However, it lags behind higher-performing schools in other districts, like Ross N. Robinson Middle School and John Sevier Middle School in the Kingsport district.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 1044 Main ST
       Surgoinsville, TN  37873


(423) 345-2252

District: Hawkins County

SchoolDigger Rank:
268th of 587 Tennessee Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,348 Help


Students who attend Surgoinsville Middle School usually attend:

High:    Volunteer High School

Feeder schools for Surgoinsville Middle School:

Elementary:    Surgoinsville Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  259

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.9%
Hispanic:
5.4%
Two or more races:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Surgoinsville Middle School ranks better than 54.3% of middle schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked middle schools in the Hawkins County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.58. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Surgoinsville Middle School has the smallest middle school student body size in the Hawkins County School District. Racial makeup is: White (91.9%), Hispanic (5.4%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Surgoinsville Middle School is 13.6, which is the 2nd best among 3 middle schools in the Hawkins County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Surgoinsville Middle School is $13,348, which is the highest among 4 middle schools in the Hawkins County School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Surgoinsville Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Surgoinsville Middle School 268th of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See Surgoinsville Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hawkins County:

SchoolDigger ranks Hawkins County 96th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Surgoinsville Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Surgoinsville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 43.95 255th 435 41.4%
2011 77.73 93rd 462 79.9%
2012 79.78 77th 466 83.5%
2013 65.20 170th 475 64.2%
2014 58.44 198th 485 59.2%
2015 48.56 297th 492 39.6%
2017 39.95 253rd 362 30.1%
2018 63.65 153rd 563 72.8%
2019 52.52 225th 574 60.8%
2021 63.78 146th 576 74.7%
2022 59.30 192nd 569 66.3%
2023 56.22 230th 594 61.3%
2024 50.58 268th 587 54.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Surgoinsville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.28 89th 279 68.1%
2021 34.72 153rd 238 35.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Surgoinsville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.19 91st 481 81.1%
2019 65.97 90th 490 81.6%
2021 59.81 119th 483 75.4%
2022 50.90 205th 495 58.6%
2023 42.87 272nd 514 47.1%
2024 43.47 267th 510 47.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Surgoinsville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 55.47 206th 529 61.1%
2021 66.11 129th 538 76.0%
2022 66.47 132nd 552 76.1%
2023 65.31 163rd 560 70.9%
2024 61.61 180th 554 67.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Surgoinsville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 49.07 232nd 523 55.6%
2021 58.23 169th 529 68.1%
2022 49.20 252nd 540 53.3%
2023 45.70 279th 557 49.9%
2024 40.64 322nd 560 42.5%
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Rank History for White students at Surgoinsville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.62 183rd 481 62.0%
2019 39.62 283rd 484 41.5%
2021 54.31 188th 496 62.1%
2022 51.78 203rd 500 59.4%
2023 43.72 270th 503 46.3%
2024 38.10 302nd 504 40.1%
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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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by a parent
Tuesday, May 16, 2017

Open Quote Due to the current administration at SMS the integrity of the school has rapidly declined . The children rule the school and not in a positive way , hoping for changes for 2017/18 school year . Close Quote



Enrollment information for Surgoinsville Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 289 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1989 268 n/a 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 269
1990 267 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 270
1991 278 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 280
1992 300 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 302
1993 307 3 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 312
1994 314 2 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 318
1995 304 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a -6 299
1996 304 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a -6 299
1997 294 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 7 301
1998 312 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 1 317
1999 295 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 295
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 392 392
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 320 320
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 358 358
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 358 358
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 355 355
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 363 363
2006 355 3 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 361
2007 341 3 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2008 331 4 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 342
2009 315 4 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 323
2010 312 6 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 322
2011 311 5 0 7 0 0 0 0 323
2012 310 7 0 8 0 0 4 0 329
2013 314 8 0 6 1 0 3 0 332
2014 302 8 0 9 2 0 4 0 325
2015 297 8 0 14 2 0 7 0 328
2016 299 5 1 15 1 0 2 0 323
2017 307 3 1 16 0 0 3 0 330
2018 317 0 0 18 0 0 6 0 341
2019 312 1 0 17 1 1 8 0 340
2020 304 2 1 15 0 0 9 0 331
2021 257 1 2 14 0 0 11 0 285
2022 236 1 4 16 0 0 5 0 262
2023 234 0 2 14 0 0 5 0 255
2024 238 0 1 14 0 0 6 0 259

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 Surgoinsville Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 290 19.0 15.2 n/a
1989 269 16.0 16.8 n/a
1990 270 16.0 16.8 n/a
1991 280 16.0 17.5 n/a
1992 302 16.0 18.8 n/a
1993 312 19.0 16.4 n/a
1994 318 19.0 16.7 n/a
1995 299 20.0 15.0 n/a
1996 299 20.0 15.0 n/a
1997 301 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 317 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 295 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 392 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 320 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 358 n/a n/a n/a
2003 358 n/a n/a n/a
2004 355 n/a n/a n/a
2005 363 n/a n/a n/a
2006 361 23.0 15.7 n/a
2007 347 24.0 14.5 59.9
2008 342 24.0 14.3 61.1
2009 323 25.0 12.9 64.1
2010 322 25.0 12.8 66.1
2011 323 23.0 14.0 64.7
2012 329 23.8 13.8 62.9
2013 332 24.0 13.8 65.1
2014 325 25.0 13.0 65.2
2015 328 25.0 13.1 69.5
2016 323 23.0 14.0 67.2
2017 330 22.5 14.6 n/a
2018 341 23.0 14.8 n/a
2019 340 22.0 15.4 n/a
2020 331 22.0 15.0 66.8
2021 285 24.9 11.4 n/a
2022 262 24.0 10.9 n/a
2023 255 21.5 11.8 n/a
2024 259 19.0 13.6 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 Surgoinsville Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 290 19.0 15.2 n/a
1989 269 16.0 16.8 n/a
1990 270 16.0 16.8 n/a
1991 280 16.0 17.5 n/a
1992 302 16.0 18.8 n/a
1993 312 19.0 16.4 n/a
1994 318 19.0 16.7 n/a
1995 299 20.0 15.0 n/a
1996 299 20.0 15.0 n/a
1997 301 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 317 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 295 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 392 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 320 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 358 n/a n/a n/a
2003 358 n/a n/a n/a
2004 355 n/a n/a n/a
2005 363 n/a n/a n/a
2006 361 23.0 15.7 n/a
2007 347 24.0 14.5 59.9
2008 342 24.0 14.3 61.1
2009 323 25.0 12.9 64.1
2010 322 25.0 12.8 66.1
2011 323 23.0 14.0 64.7
2012 329 23.8 13.8 62.9
2013 332 24.0 13.8 65.1
2014 325 25.0 13.0 65.2
2015 328 25.0 13.1 69.5
2016 323 23.0 14.0 67.2
2017 330 22.5 14.6 n/a
2018 341 23.0 14.8 n/a
2019 340 22.0 15.4 n/a
2020 331 22.0 15.0 66.8
2021 285 24.9 11.4 n/a
2022 262 24.0 10.9 n/a
2023 255 21.5 11.8 n/a
2024 259 19.0 13.6 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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Surgoinsville Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $705 (7.5%) $8,069 (86.2%) $9,364
2020 $558 (5.9%) $8,262 (87.5%) $9,442
2021 $880 (7.7%) $9,920 (86.6%) $11,459
2022 $1,038 (7.8%) $11,537 (86.2%) $13,380
2023 $1,278 (9.6%) $11,143 (83.5%) $13,348

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Surgoinsville Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 225th of 574 Middle schoolsRanks 230th of 594 Middle schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Surgoinsville Middle School)32.923.3
 9.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hawkins County)35.529.9
 5.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Surgoinsville Middle School)34.228.8
 5.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawkins County)34.128
 6.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Surgoinsville Middle School)35.642.2
 6.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hawkins County)3129.4
 1.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)3933.8
 5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Surgoinsville Middle School)29.939.1
 9.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hawkins County)25.932.1
 6.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.435.9
 2.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (Surgoinsville Middle School)2327
 4%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Hawkins County)27.841.8
 14%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)3843.4
 5.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Surgoinsville Middle School)3331.3
 1.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Hawkins County)27.923.7
 4.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)33.635
 1.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Surgoinsville Middle School)3438.1
 4.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Hawkins County)32.431.2
 1.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.436.1
 0.7%
7th Grade Social Studies (Surgoinsville Middle School)38.140.6
 2.5%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Hawkins County)33.334.1
 0.8%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)43.246.9
 3.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Surgoinsville Middle School)46.344.1
 2.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Hawkins County)30.625.9
 4.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)35.134
 1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Surgoinsville Middle School)26.328.4
 2.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Hawkins County)21.220.1
 1.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)27.126.3
 0.8%
8th Grade Social Studies (Surgoinsville Middle School)58.836.4
 22.4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Hawkins County)36.530.3
 6.2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)41.541.6
 0.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Surgoinsville Middle School)36.835.5
 1.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Hawkins County)32.729.8
 2.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Surgoinsville Middle School)31.233.6
 2.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Hawkins County)28.930.1
 1.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%
All Grades Social Studies (Surgoinsville Middle School)39.434.7
 4.7%
   All Grades Social Studies (Hawkins County)32.535.2
 2.7%
   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 Students340255
 25%
African American10
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian02
Hispanic1714
 17.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White312234
 25%
Two or More Races85
 37.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Surgoinsville Middle School

Surgoinsville Middle School ranks 268th of 587 Tennessee middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Surgoinsville Middle School usually go on to attend Volunteer High School

Students at Surgoinsville Middle School are 92% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 259 students attended Surgoinsville 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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