South Doyle Middle School

Summary:

South Doyle Middle School is a public middle school in Knoxville, Tennessee, serving 798 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Knox County school district, which is ranked 72 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, South Doyle Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Tennessee middle schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on state assessments is significantly below the state and county averages across all subject areas and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 22.1% of students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 39.7% for the state and 40.3% for Knox County. The performance gap is particularly pronounced for African American and Special Education students, who rank in the bottom quarter of Tennessee middle schools in these categories.

When compared to other middle schools in the Knox County district, South Doyle Middle School's academic performance is generally lower. For example, Bearden Middle School outperforms South Doyle Middle School across all subject areas and grade levels. However, South Doyle Middle School's performance is stronger than some other nearby schools, such as Northwest Middle School and Whittle Springs Middle School.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 3900 Decatur RD
       Knoxville, TN  37920


(865) 579-2133

District: Knox County

SchoolDigger Rank:
406th of 587 Tennessee Middle Schools


Students who attend South Doyle Middle School usually attend:

High:    South Doyle High School

Feeder schools for South Doyle Middle School:

Elementary:    Bonny Kate Elementary
    Dogwood Elementary
    Gap Creek Elementary
    Mooreland Heights Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  798

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.2%
African American:
17.2%
Hispanic:
8.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.8% Help


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Compare Details South Doyle Middle School ranks worse than 69.2% of middle schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Doyle Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks South Doyle Middle School 406th of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See South Doyle Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
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African American students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Knox County:

SchoolDigger ranks Knox County 80th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Doyle Middle School

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Rank History for all students at South Doyle Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 33.50 325th 435 25.3%
2011 32.78 341st 462 26.2%
2012 44.30 282nd 466 39.5%
2013 34.61 387th 475 18.5%
2014 23.21 420th 485 13.4%
2015 28.64 412th 492 16.3%
2017 11.17 348th 362 3.9%
2018 25.65 441st 563 21.7%
2019 32.03 417th 574 27.4%
2021 40.29 317th 576 45.0%
2022 34.34 363rd 569 36.2%
2023 34.54 377th 594 36.5%
2024 31.97 406th 587 30.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at South Doyle Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.38 220th 279 21.1%
2021 36.83 139th 238 41.6%
2022 27.85 215th 260 17.3%
2023 34.91 170th 288 41.0%
2024 17.81 287th 299 4.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Doyle Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.77 439th 481 8.7%
2019 26.87 390th 490 20.4%
2021 31.93 328th 483 32.1%
2022 24.01 409th 495 17.4%
2023 23.47 419th 514 18.5%
2024 22.47 421st 510 17.5%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at South Doyle Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 28.43 407th 529 23.1%
2021 38.67 317th 538 41.1%
2022 33.66 366th 552 33.7%
2023 32.90 375th 560 33.0%
2024 34.52 370th 554 33.2%
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Rank History for Male students at South Doyle Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 35.89 344th 523 34.2%
2021 40.51 287th 529 45.7%
2022 33.78 349th 540 35.4%
2023 35.08 361st 557 35.2%
2024 27.93 413th 560 26.3%
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Rank History for African American students at South Doyle Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.79 267th 284 6.0%
2019 16.55 268th 293 8.5%
2021 27.41 188th 277 32.1%
2022 27.51 202nd 299 32.4%
2023 27.12 219th 316 30.7%
2024 23.56 246th 318 22.6%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee Middle Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at South Doyle Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.37 167th 219 23.7%
2019 50.33 93rd 228 59.2%
2021 51.08 97th 261 62.8%
2022 43.51 140th 275 49.1%
2023 45.21 134th 285 53.0%
2024 22.14 237th 285 16.8%
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Rank History for White students at South Doyle Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.16 382nd 481 20.6%
2019 31.71 360th 484 25.6%
2021 40.49 291st 496 41.3%
2022 33.19 336th 500 32.8%
2023 32.41 347th 503 31.0%
2024 31.41 348th 504 31.0%
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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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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for South Doyle Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 655 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 658
1989 673 4 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 678
1990 693 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 698
1991 671 5 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 678
1992 1243 9 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1256
1993 1033 160 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1193
1994 1043 103 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1149
1995 1050 142 9 6 1 n/a n/a 0 1208
1996 1050 142 9 6 1 n/a n/a 0 1208
1997 1052 155 6 11 0 n/a n/a -54 1170
1998 1003 152 17 9 2 n/a n/a 0 1183
1999 984 160 5 9 0 n/a n/a -1 1157
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1193 1193
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1158 1158
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1228 1228
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1228 1228
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1169 1169
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1175 1175
2006 900 189 4 23 4 n/a n/a 0 1120
2007 848 190 1 32 6 n/a n/a 0 1077
2008 782 174 4 26 4 n/a n/a 0 990
2009 805 168 7 30 1 n/a n/a 0 1011
2010 830 181 10 23 0 n/a n/a 0 1044
2011 843 189 7 29 4 4 6 0 1082
2012 797 203 9 38 8 3 6 0 1064
2013 734 203 6 53 8 2 19 0 1025
2014 749 230 4 59 9 2 29 0 1082
2015 739 230 4 59 5 3 37 0 1077
2016 732 245 3 59 1 1 36 0 1077
2017 707 194 3 56 1 1 37 0 999
2018 693 215 3 65 0 0 37 0 1013
2019 666 120 4 63 1 1 57 0 912
2020 626 112 5 72 0 1 57 0 873
2021 582 104 4 61 1 2 62 0 816
2022 557 121 2 67 0 1 65 0 813
2023 520 137 3 69 0 2 67 0 798

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Doyle Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 658 25.0 26.3 n/a
1989 678 25.0 27.1 n/a
1990 698 25.0 27.9 n/a
1991 678 37.0 18.3 n/a
1992 1256 37.0 33.9 n/a
1993 1193 37.0 32.2 n/a
1994 1149 69.0 16.7 n/a
1995 1208 69.0 17.5 n/a
1996 1208 69.0 17.5 n/a
1997 1170 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1183 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1157 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 1193 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 1158 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 1228 n/a n/a n/a
2003 1228 n/a n/a n/a
2004 1169 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1175 n/a n/a n/a
2006 1120 74.8 15.0 n/a
2007 1077 70.6 15.3 54.1
2008 990 69.0 14.3 60
2009 1011 66.8 15.1 56.8
2010 1044 63.1 16.5 60.5
2011 1082 61.9 17.4 62.8
2012 1064 62.0 17.1 66.5
2013 1025 62.5 16.4 71.5
2014 1082 65.3 16.5 72
2015 1077 73.0 14.7 56.9
2016 1077 69.0 15.6 64.8
2017 999 65.8 15.1 n/a
2018 1013 55.6 18.2 n/a
2019 912 63.7 14.3 n/a
2020 873 55.5 15.7 n/a
2021 816 63.6 12.8 n/a
2022 813 61.5 13.2 n/a
2023 798 63.0 12.6 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 South Doyle Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 658 25.0 26.3 n/a
1989 678 25.0 27.1 n/a
1990 698 25.0 27.9 n/a
1991 678 37.0 18.3 n/a
1992 1256 37.0 33.9 n/a
1993 1193 37.0 32.2 n/a
1994 1149 69.0 16.7 n/a
1995 1208 69.0 17.5 n/a
1996 1208 69.0 17.5 n/a
1997 1170 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1183 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1157 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 1193 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 1158 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 1228 n/a n/a n/a
2003 1228 n/a n/a n/a
2004 1169 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1175 n/a n/a n/a
2006 1120 74.8 15.0 n/a
2007 1077 70.6 15.3 54.1
2008 990 69.0 14.3 60
2009 1011 66.8 15.1 56.8
2010 1044 63.1 16.5 60.5
2011 1082 61.9 17.4 62.8
2012 1064 62.0 17.1 66.5
2013 1025 62.5 16.4 71.5
2014 1082 65.3 16.5 72
2015 1077 73.0 14.7 56.9
2016 1077 69.0 15.6 64.8
2017 999 65.8 15.1 n/a
2018 1013 55.6 18.2 n/a
2019 912 63.7 14.3 n/a
2020 873 55.5 15.7 n/a
2021 816 63.6 12.8 n/a
2022 813 61.5 13.2 n/a
2023 798 63.0 12.6 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for South Doyle Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $875 (8.9%) $8,394 (85.6%) $9,801
2020 $1,169 (11.5%) $8,346 (82.4%) $10,125
2021 $1,430 (13.0%) $9,110 (82.7%) $11,020
2022 $1,415 (12.2%) $9,583 (82.9%) $11,555
2023 $1,466 (11.8%) $10,296 (82.9%) $12,422

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

Impact of COVID-19 on South Doyle 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 417th of 574 Middle schoolsRanks 377th of 594 Middle schools
 9.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (South Doyle Middle School)3218.1
 13.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Knox County)40.635.5
 5.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)3933.8
 5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Doyle Middle School)27.525.9
 1.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Knox County)40.338
 2.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.435.9
 2.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (South Doyle Middle School)29.625.9
 3.7%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Knox County)4749.8
 2.8%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)3843.4
 5.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Doyle Middle School)21.520.8
 0.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Knox County)37.338.2
 0.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)33.635
 1.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Doyle Middle School)29.726
 3.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Knox County)41.540.1
 1.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.436.1
 0.7%
7th Grade Social Studies (South Doyle Middle School)3645.9
 9.9%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Knox County)52.752.5
 0.2%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)43.246.9
 3.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Doyle Middle School)15.123.1
 8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Knox County)25.421.6
 3.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)35.134
 1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Doyle Middle School)15.424.1
 8.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Knox County)33.227.7
 5.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)27.126.3
 0.8%
8th Grade Algebra I (South Doyle Middle School)70.653.7
 16.9%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Knox County)7468.3
 5.7%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Tennessee)75.676.3
 0.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (South Doyle Middle School)22.541
 18.5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Knox County)47.449.4
 2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)41.541.6
 0.1%
All Grades Mathematics (South Doyle Middle School)23.420.5
 2.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Knox County)40.838.1
 2.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Doyle Middle School)24.325.4
 1.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Knox County)38.740.1
 1.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%
All Grades Algebra I (South Doyle Middle School)70.653.7
 16.9%
   All Grades Algebra I (Knox County)27.321.2
 6.1%
   All Grades Algebra I (Tennessee)27.423.2
 4.2%
All Grades Social Studies (South Doyle Middle School)29.437.3
 7.9%
   All Grades Social Studies (Knox County)49.150.6
 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 Students912798
 12.5%
African American120137
 14.2%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian43
 25%
Hispanic6369
 9.5%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White666520
 21.9%
Two or More Races5767
 17.5%


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South Doyle Middle School ranks 406th of 587 Tennessee middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 798 students attended South Doyle Middle School.

Students at South Doyle Middle School are 65% White, 17% African American, 9% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.

Students who attend South Doyle Middle School usually go on to attend South Doyle High 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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