Hardin Valley Middle School

Summary:

Hardin Valley Middle School is a public middle school in Knoxville, Tennessee, serving 976 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.

Hardin Valley Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Tennessee, receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is significantly higher than the Knox County and Tennessee state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 55% of Hardin Valley Middle School students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 40.3% for Knox County and 39.7% for Tennessee. The school's performance is particularly strong in Science and Social Studies, with 61.8% and 69.8% of students, respectively, being proficient or better in these subjects.

When compared to nearby schools, Hardin Valley Middle School consistently outperforms other Knox County middle schools, including Powell Middle School, Bearden Middle School, and West Valley Middle School. The school's higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratio may contribute to its strong academic performance. However, the school may need to focus on addressing the specific needs of its Hispanic and English Language Learner students to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2280 Steele
       Knoxville, TN  37932


(865) 594-1800

District: Knox County

SchoolDigger Rank:
49th of 587 Tennessee Middle Schools


Students who attend Hardin Valley Middle School usually attend:

High:    Hardin Valley Academy

Feeder schools for Hardin Valley Middle School:

Elementary:    Hardin Valley Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  976

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.7%
Hispanic:
9.7%
African American:
4.5%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.7% Help


 See top rated Tennessee middle schools

 Compare Hardin Valley Middle School to nearby middle schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Hardin Valley Middle School ranks better than 91.7% of middle schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.13. (See more...)
Help
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.
Finance
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hardin Valley Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hardin Valley Middle School 49th of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See Hardin Valley Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
Asian students:
African American students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Knox County:

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


What do you think?

Your rating for Hardin Valley Middle School?

Rank History for Hardin Valley Middle School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Hardin Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 91.80 31st 574 94.6%
2021 85.78 46th 576 92.0%
2022 84.95 51st 569 91.0%
2023 82.94 69th 594 88.4%
2024 87.13 49th 587 91.7%
See the entire list of Tennessee Middle School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hardin Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 33.54 23rd 32 28.1%
2023 57.86 12th 42 71.4%
2024 29.95 63rd 73 13.7%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee Middle Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Hardin Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.61 95th 222 57.2%
2021 54.74 54th 238 77.3%
2022 67.50 30th 260 88.5%
2023 55.41 59th 288 79.5%
2024 56.29 66th 299 77.9%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee Middle Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hardin Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 54.15 171st 490 65.1%
2021 51.14 177th 483 63.4%
2022 58.78 137th 495 72.3%
2023 50.69 218th 514 57.6%
2024 66.28 114th 510 77.6%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Hardin Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 90.43 29th 529 94.5%
2021 82.56 52nd 538 90.3%
2022 83.85 49th 552 91.1%
2023 81.83 64th 560 88.6%
2024 85.70 51st 554 90.8%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Hardin Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 91.17 32nd 523 93.9%
2021 86.41 43rd 529 91.9%
2022 83.01 52nd 540 90.4%
2023 81.65 64th 557 88.5%
2024 85.44 52nd 560 90.7%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee Middle Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Hardin Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 76.14 13th 55 76.4%
2021 62.08 26th 62 58.1%
2022 48.91 39th 62 37.1%
2023 64.13 23rd 56 58.9%
2024 64.19 25th 65 61.5%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee Middle Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Hardin Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 79.06 37th 293 87.4%
2021 69.80 50th 277 81.9%
2022 79.55 32nd 299 89.3%
2023 81.59 39th 316 87.7%
2024 85.94 29th 318 90.9%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee Middle Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Hardin Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 69.99 48th 228 78.9%
2021 65.44 60th 261 77.0%
2022 58.14 80th 275 70.9%
2023 48.11 125th 285 56.1%
2024 49.30 131st 285 54.0%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Hardin Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 90.26 33rd 484 93.2%
2021 85.28 50th 496 89.9%
2022 82.13 57th 500 88.6%
2023 78.79 84th 503 83.3%
2024 82.01 67th 504 86.7%
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.

Hardin Valley Middle School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 






Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Hardin Valley Middle School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Hardin Valley Middle School, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Hardin Valley Middle School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 714 34 23 82 3 0 25 0 881
2020 787 30 31 105 3 0 42 0 998
2021 765 32 26 115 1 0 45 0 984
2022 749 36 33 107 1 2 39 0 967
2023 758 44 43 95 1 0 35 0 976

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 Hardin Valley Middle School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 881 11.5 76.6 n/a
2020 998 47.8 20.8 21.7
2021 984 50.1 19.6 n/a
2022 967 54.0 17.9 n/a
2023 976 57.1 17.0 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 Hardin Valley Middle School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 881 11.5 76.6 n/a
2020 998 47.8 20.8 21.7
2021 984 50.1 19.6 n/a
2022 967 54.0 17.9 n/a
2023 976 57.1 17.0 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 Hardin Valley Middle School

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $253 (3.4%) $6,773 (92.3%) $7,336
2020 $364 (5.0%) $6,635 (91.4%) $7,258
2021 $622 (7.7%) $7,215 (89.4%) $8,074
2022 $753 (8.6%) $7,733 (87.9%) $8,795
2023 $825 (9.0%) $8,029 (87.2%) $9,212

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hardin Valley 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 31st of 574 Middle schoolsRanks 69th of 594 Middle schools
 6.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Hardin Valley Middle School)59.259
 0.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Knox County)40.635.5
 5.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)3933.8
 5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hardin Valley Middle School)61.256.5
 4.7%
   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 (Hardin Valley Middle School)63.765.6
 1.9%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Knox County)4749.8
 2.8%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)3843.4
 5.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hardin Valley Middle School)60.949.7
 11.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Knox County)37.338.2
 0.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)33.635
 1.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hardin Valley Middle School)58.259.5
 1.3%
   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 (Hardin Valley Middle School)75.574.8
 0.7%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Knox County)52.752.5
 0.2%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)43.246.9
 3.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hardin Valley Middle School)43.434.6
 8.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Knox County)25.421.6
 3.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)35.134
 1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hardin Valley Middle School)41.931
 10.9%
   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 (Hardin Valley Middle School)93.591.9
 1.6%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Knox County)7468.3
 5.7%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Tennessee)75.676.3
 0.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Hardin Valley Middle School)64.563.3
 1.2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Knox County)47.449.4
 2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)41.541.6
 0.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Hardin Valley Middle School)56.549.3
 7.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Knox County)40.838.1
 2.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Hardin Valley Middle School)54.549
 5.5%
   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 (Hardin Valley Middle School)93.591.9
 1.6%
   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 (Hardin Valley Middle School)68.267.7
 0.5%
   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 Students881976
 10.8%
African American3444
 29.4%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian2343
 87%
Hispanic8295
 15.9%
Pacific Islander00
White714758
 6.2%
Two or More Races2535
 40%


Schools Near Hardin Valley Middle School









Frequently Asked Questions about Hardin Valley Middle School

Yes. Hardin Valley Middle School ranks in the top 8.3% of Tennessee middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 976 students attended Hardin Valley Middle School.

Students at Hardin Valley Middle School are 78% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% African American, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

Students who attend Hardin Valley Middle School usually go on to attend Hardin Valley Academy


Rate Hardin Valley Middle School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Hardin Valley Middle School!




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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics
x12_470222002512 retrieved from Memory in 0 milliseconds.
None retrieved from Database in 40 milliseconds.