Ross N. Robinson Middle School

Summary:

Ross N. Robinson Middle School is a public middle school in Kingsport, Tennessee, serving 955 students in grades 6-8. The school consistently performs above state and district averages in academic metrics, making it a standout institution in the Kingsport school district.

Ross N. Robinson Middle School is a high-performing school, with 48.9% of students proficient or better in Mathematics and 45.5% proficient or better in English Language Arts, outpacing the Kingsport district and the state of Tennessee. The school's strong academic performance is reflected in its statewide ranking, placing in the top 15% of Tennessee middle schools. Notably, the school's Hispanic and Asian student subgroups demonstrate exceptional performance, ranking among the top middle schools in the state for these populations.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as John Sevier Middle School, Ross N. Robinson Middle School stands out for its consistent academic excellence. While the school's overall performance is strong, there may be opportunities to further support the academic needs of Special Education and Low Socioeconomic Status students, who have lower rankings compared to other subgroups. Overall, Ross N. Robinson Middle School is a shining example of effective middle school education in the Kingsport community.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1517 Jessee ST
       Kingsport, TN  37664


(423) 378-2200

District: Kingsport

SchoolDigger Rank:
65th of 587 Tennessee Middle Schools


Students who attend Ross N. Robinson Middle School usually attend:

High:    Dobyns - Bennett High School

Feeder schools for Ross N. Robinson Middle School:

Elementary:    Andrew Johnson Elementary School
    John Adams Elementary School
    John F. Kennedy Elementary School
    Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  955

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.9%
Two or more races:
7.4%
Hispanic:
6.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.7% Help


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Ross N. Robinson Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ross N. Robinson Middle School 65th of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See Ross N. Robinson Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Kingsport:

SchoolDigger ranks Kingsport 29th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ross N. Robinson Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Ross N. Robinson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 90.82 29th 435 93.3%
2011 86.09 43rd 462 90.7%
2012 89.25 33rd 466 92.9%
2013 88.22 21st 475 95.6%
2014 76.11 69th 485 85.8%
2015 84.13 40th 492 91.9%
2017 81.75 29th 362 92.0%
2018 79.74 71st 563 87.4%
2019 76.75 78th 574 86.4%
2021 83.56 55th 576 90.5%
2022 87.89 38th 569 93.3%
2023 79.80 81st 594 86.4%
2024 83.69 65th 587 88.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ross N. Robinson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.35 88th 279 68.5%
2019 53.61 61st 222 72.5%
2021 41.18 114th 238 52.1%
2022 56.22 56th 260 78.5%
2023 44.46 107th 288 62.8%
2024 45.00 123rd 299 58.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ross N. Robinson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.27 108th 481 77.5%
2019 61.94 121st 490 75.3%
2021 57.72 132nd 483 72.7%
2022 69.31 81st 495 83.6%
2023 52.34 201st 514 60.9%
2024 53.98 196th 510 61.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Ross N. Robinson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 77.04 68th 529 87.1%
2021 80.32 61st 538 88.7%
2022 85.10 44th 552 92.0%
2023 75.41 105th 560 81.3%
2024 83.37 64th 554 88.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Ross N. Robinson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 73.06 86th 523 83.6%
2021 82.99 50th 529 90.5%
2022 86.89 39th 540 92.8%
2023 80.45 69th 557 87.6%
2024 81.12 68th 560 87.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Ross N. Robinson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.93 11th 58 81.0%
2019 67.00 23rd 55 58.2%
2021 67.15 23rd 62 62.9%
2022 78.69 12th 62 80.6%
2024 70.49 20th 65 69.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Ross N. Robinson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.76 62nd 284 78.2%
2019 62.67 77th 293 73.7%
2021 76.75 38th 277 86.3%
2022 67.43 59th 299 80.3%
2023 66.47 78th 316 75.3%
2024 62.38 90th 318 71.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ross N. Robinson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.84 13th 219 94.1%
2019 86.31 21st 228 90.8%
2021 88.87 16th 261 93.9%
2022 92.21 13th 275 95.3%
2023 73.91 54th 285 81.1%
2024 86.76 26th 285 90.9%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Ross N. Robinson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.23 86th 481 82.1%
2019 68.74 104th 484 78.5%
2021 77.23 77th 496 84.5%
2022 83.38 51st 500 89.8%
2023 74.08 98th 503 80.5%
2024 78.88 81st 504 83.9%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee Middle Schools for White Students!

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 Ross N. Robinson Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 538 3 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 550
1989 528 9 6 7 n/a n/a n/a 0 550
1990 509 8 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 528
1991 537 11 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 556
1992 543 11 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 562
1993 536 11 16 4 0 n/a n/a 0 567
1994 562 10 19 0 0 n/a n/a 0 591
1995 841 37 16 6 2 n/a n/a 0 902
1996 841 37 16 6 2 n/a n/a 0 902
1997 859 46 11 6 2 n/a n/a -5 919
1998 387 31 6 2 0 n/a n/a 1 427
1999 573 16 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 599
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 597 597
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 643 643
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 678 678
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 678 678
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 744 744
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 770 770
2006 729 17 9 13 0 n/a n/a 0 768
2007 721 22 10 9 0 n/a n/a 0 762
2008 694 22 9 11 0 n/a n/a 0 736
2009 712 31 10 10 0 n/a n/a 0 763
2010 699 25 18 7 2 n/a n/a 0 751
2011 781 29 17 9 2 0 0 0 838
2012 804 22 12 9 2 0 2 0 851
2013 799 21 9 11 1 1 9 0 851
2014 773 24 21 17 1 1 13 0 850
2015 798 32 30 20 1 2 17 0 900
2016 789 40 34 19 1 1 25 0 909
2017 802 37 37 20 0 1 22 0 919
2018 825 35 37 36 0 0 35 0 968
2019 831 28 35 41 0 0 38 0 973
2020 836 31 30 60 0 0 56 0 1013
2021 790 23 23 59 0 0 59 0 954
2022 794 27 18 60 1 1 77 0 978
2023 782 27 14 57 3 1 71 0 955

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 Ross N. Robinson Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 550 40.0 13.7 n/a
1989 550 39.0 14.1 n/a
1990 528 42.0 12.5 n/a
1991 556 38.0 14.6 n/a
1992 562 38.0 14.7 n/a
1993 567 41.0 13.8 n/a
1994 591 41.0 14.4 n/a
1995 902 55.0 16.4 n/a
1996 902 55.0 16.4 n/a
1997 919 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 427 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 599 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 597 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 643 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 678 n/a n/a n/a
2003 678 n/a n/a n/a
2004 744 n/a n/a n/a
2005 770 n/a n/a n/a
2006 768 45.5 16.9 n/a
2007 762 46.5 16.4 38.5
2008 736 46.5 15.8 39.8
2009 763 44.2 17.3 34.2
2010 751 47.4 15.8 37.7
2011 838 46.9 17.8 36.8
2012 851 49.5 17.1 39.1
2013 851 52.8 16.1 37.3
2014 850 54.5 15.5 41.6
2015 900 52.0 17.3 42.4
2016 909 56.0 16.2 39.2
2017 919 53.8 17.0 n/a
2018 968 55.0 17.6 n/a
2019 973 50.5 19.2 n/a
2020 1013 55.9 18.1 46.7
2021 954 60.0 15.9 n/a
2022 978 48.8 20.0 n/a
2023 955 60.2 15.8 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 Ross N. Robinson Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 550 40.0 13.7 n/a
1989 550 39.0 14.1 n/a
1990 528 42.0 12.5 n/a
1991 556 38.0 14.6 n/a
1992 562 38.0 14.7 n/a
1993 567 41.0 13.8 n/a
1994 591 41.0 14.4 n/a
1995 902 55.0 16.4 n/a
1996 902 55.0 16.4 n/a
1997 919 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 427 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 599 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 597 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 643 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 678 n/a n/a n/a
2003 678 n/a n/a n/a
2004 744 n/a n/a n/a
2005 770 n/a n/a n/a
2006 768 45.5 16.9 n/a
2007 762 46.5 16.4 38.5
2008 736 46.5 15.8 39.8
2009 763 44.2 17.3 34.2
2010 751 47.4 15.8 37.7
2011 838 46.9 17.8 36.8
2012 851 49.5 17.1 39.1
2013 851 52.8 16.1 37.3
2014 850 54.5 15.5 41.6
2015 900 52.0 17.3 42.4
2016 909 56.0 16.2 39.2
2017 919 53.8 17.0 n/a
2018 968 55.0 17.6 n/a
2019 973 50.5 19.2 n/a
2020 1013 55.9 18.1 46.7
2021 954 60.0 15.9 n/a
2022 978 48.8 20.0 n/a
2023 955 60.2 15.8 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 Ross N. Robinson Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $508 (5.3%) $8,640 (90.8%) $9,511
2020 $481 (5.0%) $8,828 (91.1%) $9,693
2021 $875 (8.5%) $9,015 (87.3%) $10,323
2022 $856 (8.3%) $9,146 (88.2%) $10,370
2023 $932 (8.2%) $10,000 (87.8%) $11,395

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ross N. Robinson 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

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 78th of 574 Middle schoolsRanks 81st of 594 Middle schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Ross N. Robinson Middle School)54.842.9
 11.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kingsport)46.632.5
 14.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)3933.8
 5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ross N. Robinson Middle School)48.239.6
 8.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kingsport)39.434.5
 4.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.435.9
 2.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (Ross N. Robinson Middle School)60.959.7
 1.2%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Kingsport)47.247.7
 0.5%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)3843.4
 5.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ross N. Robinson Middle School)42.248.8
 6.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Kingsport)33.838.5
 4.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)33.635
 1.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ross N. Robinson Middle School)39.549.4
 9.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Kingsport)39.742.1
 2.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.436.1
 0.7%
7th Grade Social Studies (Ross N. Robinson Middle School)59.165
 5.9%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Kingsport)56.162.1
 6%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)43.246.9
 3.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ross N. Robinson Middle School)23.544.5
 21%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Kingsport)22.839.6
 16.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)35.134
 1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ross N. Robinson Middle School)37.239
 1.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Kingsport)32.935.7
 2.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)27.126.3
 0.8%
8th Grade Algebra I (Ross N. Robinson Middle School)72.292.6
 20.4%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Kingsport)67.281.6
 14.4%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Tennessee)75.676.3
 0.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Ross N. Robinson Middle School)57.354.5
 2.8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Kingsport)54.252.4
 1.8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)41.541.6
 0.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Ross N. Robinson Middle School)42.845.4
 2.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Kingsport)45.742.4
 3.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Ross N. Robinson Middle School)41.742.8
 1.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Kingsport)39.242.8
 3.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%
All Grades Social Studies (Ross N. Robinson Middle School)59.159.9
 0.8%
   All Grades Social Studies (Kingsport)52.554
 1.5%
   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 Students973955
 1.8%
African American2827
 3.6%
American Indian03
Asian3514
 60%
Hispanic4157
 39%
Pacific Islander01
White831782
 5.9%
Two or More Races3871
 86.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ross N. Robinson Middle School

Students who attend Ross N. Robinson Middle School usually go on to attend Dobyns - Bennett High School

Ross N. Robinson Middle School ranks 65th of 587 Tennessee middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Ross N. Robinson Middle School are 82% White, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 3% African American, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 955 students attended Ross N. Robinson Middle School.


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