Montgomery Ridge Intermediate School

Montgomery Ridge Intermediate School is a highly-ranked 4-7 middle school in Maryville, TN, serving 879 students as part of the top-rated Maryville City Schools district. The school has earned a 5-star rating every year it has been reported and has consistently ranked among the best middle schools in the state, recently placing 31st out of 594 Tennessee middle schools (95th percentile). Academically, Montgomery Ridge is far above state averages in every subject, with science standing out as its strongest area. In 2025-2026, science proficiency was 77.6% compared to the state average of 46.9%, and it also outperformed its same-district peer and other nearby high-performing schools. The school also achieves exceptional results for students receiving special education services, ranking 7th statewide in this subgroup—a remarkable strength.

While the school remains elite, there are a few important areas for parents to know. In the 2025-2026 school year, Coulter Grove Intermediate School, located just three miles away, outperformed Montgomery Ridge in math, ELA, and social studies, while Montgomery Ridge led in science. The most notable concern is a sharp dip in 6th-grade math proficiency, which fell to 52.8% compared to 5th-grade scores of 73.2% and the district average of 63.0%. Chronic absenteeism has also been trending upward over the past few years, increasing from 5.7% to 12.0%, though it remains well below the state average of 18.3%. These are areas worth monitoring for a school that has seen its state rank slip slightly from the top 20 in recent years.

In a regional context, Montgomery Ridge is clearly one of the strongest schools in the area. It posts much higher proficiency rates than nearby Knox County schools like South Doyle Middle School and Bearden Middle School, and it also outperforms Alcoa Middle School. It is comparable to top performers like Farragut Middle School and West Valley Middle School. Additionally, at $11,033 per student, the school spends less than many lower-performing schools in the area while achieving much better results, making it an efficient and effective choice for families.