Sullivan Heights Middle School

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Sullivan Heights Middle School ranks 316 th of 587 Tennessee middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sullivan Heights Middle School is a public middle school located in Kingsport, Tennessee, serving grades 6-9 with a student population of 692. The school is part of the Sullivan County school district, which is ranked 70 out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Sullivan Heights Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.4, its academic performance is generally lower than the nearby Sullivan East Middle School and Sullivan Central Middle School. The school's statewide ranking has declined from 277 out of 594 Tennessee middle schools in 2022-2023 to 312 out of 580 in 2023-2024, with a drop in its SchoolDigger rating from 3 stars to 2 stars. Its performance on TNReady assessments is below the Sullivan County and Tennessee state averages across all subjects and grade levels, particularly in 8th-grade Mathematics.

However, Sullivan Heights Middle School stands out with a relatively high proficiency rate in Algebra I for all grades (56.5% in 2022-2023), significantly exceeding the Sullivan County (24.7%) and Tennessee (23.2%) averages. This suggests that the school may be effectively identifying and supporting students who are ready for advanced mathematics coursework. The school's rankings for specific student groups, such as Female Students, Male Students, Hispanic Students, White Students, Special Education Students, and Low Socio-Economic Status Students, are generally lower than the overall school ranking, indicating the need for targeted interventions and support to improve overall student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1236 Moreland DR
Kingsport, TN 37664

(423) 354-1300

District: Sullivan County

SchoolDigger Rank:
316^th of 587 Tennessee Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,417

Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

Number of students: 646

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.8%

Hispanic:

2.8%

African American:

1.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sullivan Heights Middle School ranks worse than 53.8% of middle schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked middle schools in the Sullivan County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.81. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Sullivan Heights Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Sullivan County School District. Racial makeup is: White (93.8%), Hispanic (2.8%), African American (1.4%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sullivan Heights Middle School is 15.7. 2 middle schools in the Sullivan County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sullivan Heights Middle School is $11,417, which is the 2^nd highest among 3 middle schools in the Sullivan County School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sullivan Heights Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sullivan Heights Middle School 316^th of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See Sullivan Heights Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Sullivan County:

SchoolDigger ranks Sullivan County 69^th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sullivan Heights Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Sullivan Heights Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	49.55	277^th	594	53.4%
2024	44.81	316^th	587	46.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Sullivan Heights Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	28.10	217^th	288	24.7%
2024	30.19	214^th	299	28.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sullivan Heights Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	46.22	247^th	514	51.9%
2024	36.24	320^th	510	37.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Sullivan Heights Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	41.08	316^th	560	43.6%
2024	35.71	358^th	554	35.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Sullivan Heights Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	56.21	214^th	557	61.6%
2024	52.59	233^rd	560	58.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sullivan Heights Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	48.92	123^rd	285	56.8%

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Rank History for White students at Sullivan Heights Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	37.25	312^th	503	38.0%
2024	31.80	346^th	504	31.3%

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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.

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sullivan Heights Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2022	663	10	3	17	0	11	704
2023	649	10	3	18	1	11	692
2024	606	9	3	18	1	9	646

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 Sullivan Heights Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	704	43.4	16.1	n/a
2023	692	47.7	14.4	n/a
2024	646	41.0	15.7	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 Sullivan Heights Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	704	43.4	16.1	n/a
2023	692	47.7	14.4	n/a
2024	646	41.0	15.7	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 Sullivan Heights Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2022	$1,060 (9.7%)	$9,445 (86.2%)	$10,954
2023	$1,072 (9.4%)	$9,792 (85.8%)	$11,417

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Schools Near Sullivan Heights Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Mathematics (2024)					TNReady English Language Arts (2024)					TNReady Algebra I (2024)			TNReady Science (2024)					TNReady Social Studies (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 5th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 5th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 6th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 7th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 8th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Algebra I 7th Grade	TNReady Algebra I 8th Grade	TNReady Algebra I All Grades	TNReady Science 5th Grade	TNReady Science 6th Grade	TNReady Science 7th Grade	TNReady Science 8th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 6th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 7th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sullivan Heights Middle School	Public	6-8	1236 Moreland DR	Kingsport	37664	Sullivan County	Sullivan County	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 354-1300	646	41	15.7		606 (93.8%)	9 (1.4%)	18 (2.8%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.4%)	44.8	316^th of 587 public middle schools	46.2%		49.6	277^th of 594 public middle schools	53.4%	39		34.6	34.9	18.2	29.8		33.3	28.4	30.0	30.4		43.5	43.5		33.9	37.8	40.1	37.4	40.4	42.6	38.2	40.4	$11,417	$1,072	$9,792
Ross N. Robinson Middle School	Public	6-8	1517 Jessee ST	Kingsport	37664	Sullivan County	Kingsport	No	No	No	No	(423) 378-2200	930	62	15.1		748 (80.4%)	30 (3.2%)	60 (6.5%)	16 (1.7%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	70 (7.5%)	83.7	65^th of 587 public middle schools	88.9%		79.8	81^st of 594 public middle schools	86.4%	16		54.8	44.4	47.2	48.9		51.4	39.4	45.9	45.5					65.9	61.0	60.3	62.3	78.5	61.2	57.1	65.3	$11,395	$932	$10,000
John Sevier Middle School	Public	6-8	1200 Wateree ST	Kingsport	37660	Sullivan County	Kingsport	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 378-2450	799	59	13.6		570 (71.3%)	55 (6.9%)	68 (8.5%)	8 (1.0%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	94 (11.8%)	52	258^th of 587 public middle schools	56.0%		49.8	273^rd of 594 public middle schools	54.0%	15		32.8	25.2	33.0	30.3		28.6	23.3	33.0	28.1	86.7	71.4	79.3		45.3	40.4	54.1	46.3	50.9	41.2	49.4	47.2	$12,469	$1,404	$10,456
Innovation Academy	Public	6-8	2348 Hwy 75 HWY	Blountville	37617	Sullivan County	Sullivan County	No	No	No	No	(423) 354-1731	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Sullivan Central Middle School	Public	6-8	131 Shipley Ferry RD	Blountville	37617	Sullivan County	Sullivan County	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 354-1200	594	39	15.2		566 (95.3%)	5 (0.8%)	10 (1.7%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.5%)	59.4	213^th of 587 public middle schools	63.7%		58.9	211^th of 594 public middle schools	64.5%	2		37.0	39.1	19.0	33.0		37.6	32.0	42.2	37.4		83.0	83.0		45.4	38.9	43.8	42.9	58.3	53.7	38.9	50.7	$11,851	$1,439	$9,777
Church Hill Intermediate School	Public	5-6	301 Park AVE	Church Hill	37642	Hawkins County	Hawkins County	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 357-0252	376	25	15.0		340 (90.4%)	3 (0.8%)	17 (4.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.7%)								(n/a)	36.8	35.8			36.3	38.0	38.6			38.4				39.3	50.7			45.6	54.2			54.2	$10,286	$1,412	$8,775
Church Hill Middle School	Public	7-8	211 Oak DR	Church Hill	37642	Hawkins County	Hawkins County	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 357-3051	347	25	13.8		316 (91.1%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.5%)	51.8	259^th of 587 public middle schools	55.9%		51	267^th of 594 public middle schools	55.1%	8			36.8	33.3	35.1			36.3	27.2	31.8						43.3	51.9	47.4		39.8	31.5	35.7	$12,290	$1,187	$9,975
Indian Trail Middle School	Public	6-8	307 Car Mol DR	Johnson City	37601	Washington County	Johnson City	No	No	No	No	(423) 610-6000	797	53	14.9		564 (70.8%)	76 (9.5%)	89 (11.2%)	17 (2.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (6.3%)	88.4	45^th of 587 public middle schools	92.3%		88.8	48^th of 594 public middle schools	91.9%	3		52.0	57.6	52.0	54.1		47.8	49.8	47.3	48.3					63.4	64.4	63.1	63.6	71.4	73.1	59.6	67.9	$12,018	$862	$10,638
Liberty Bell Middle School	Public	6-8	718 Morningside DR	Johnson City	37604	Washington County	Johnson City	No	No	No	No	(423) 232-2179	937	61	15.3		623 (66.5%)	66 (7.0%)	139 (14.8%)	34 (3.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (7.9%)	91.8	32^nd of 587 public middle schools	94.5%		91.5	34^th of 594 public middle schools	94.3%	2		58.3	53.6	52.6	55.1		58.1	53.9	53.8	55.4					66.3	70.8	67.1	68.0	75.8	68.5	67.8	70.9	$11,954	$1,077	$10,465
Sullivan East Middle School	Public	6-8	4500 Weaver PIKE	Bluff City	37618	Sullivan County	Sullivan County	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 354-1000	565	36	15.6		526 (93.1%)	2 (0.4%)	20 (3.5%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.3%)	31	413^th of 587 public middle schools	29.6%		34.7	375^th of 594 public middle schools	36.9%	38		22.8	24.6	23.3	23.6		25.0	27.8	23.7	25.5		80.8	80.8		32.1	27.4	30.8	30.1	32.4	25.7	32.3	30.2	$11,077	$1,104	$9,400

Frequently Asked Questions about Sullivan Heights Middle School

How many students attend Sullivan Heights Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 646 students attended Sullivan Heights Middle School.

Is Sullivan Heights Middle School a good school?

Sullivan Heights Middle School ranks 316^th of 587 Tennessee middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Sullivan Heights Middle School in?

Sullivan County

What is the racial makeup of Sullivan Heights Middle School?

Students at Sullivan Heights Middle School are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.

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