Chilhowee Middle School

Summary:

Chilhowee Middle School is a public middle school in Benton, Tennessee, serving 322 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Polk County School District, which is ranked 99 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Chilhowee Middle School faces several challenges, including declining academic performance. The school's proficiency rates on TNReady tests are generally lower than state and county averages across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics (30.9%), English Language Arts (27.1%), and Science (38.5%) were all below the state averages. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 145th out of 576 Tennessee middle schools in 2020-2021 (4 stars) to 333rd out of 580 in 2023-2024 (2 stars), indicating a decline in relative performance.

Interestingly, Chilhowee Middle School's student population is significantly less diverse than nearby schools, such as Athens City Middle School, Lake Forest Middle School, and Ocoee Middle School, which generally outperform Chilhowee on academic measures. The school's high percentage of white students (93.79% in 2022-2023) and the district's low ranking may be contributing factors to its academic challenges. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive approach, including targeted interventions, equitable practices, and collaboration with the community and other successful schools in the region.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 215 Schoolhouse Hill RD
       Benton, TN  37307


(423) 299-0086

District: Polk County

SchoolDigger Rank:
332nd of 587 Tennessee Middle Schools


Students who attend Chilhowee Middle School usually attend:

High:    Polk County High School

Feeder schools for Chilhowee Middle School:

Elementary:    Benton Elementary
    South Polk Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  322

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.8%
Hispanic:
4.7%
African American:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.2% Help


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Compare Details Chilhowee Middle School ranks worse than 56.6% of middle schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Chilhowee Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Chilhowee Middle School 332nd of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See Chilhowee Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Polk County:

SchoolDigger ranks Polk County 91st of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Chilhowee Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Chilhowee Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 17.10 414th 462 10.4%
2012 18.83 413th 466 11.4%
2013 34.59 388th 475 18.3%
2014 36.46 359th 485 26.0%
2015 46.66 313th 492 36.4%
2017 42.36 243rd 362 32.9%
2018 32.50 400th 563 29.0%
2019 56.37 200th 574 65.2%
2021 63.93 145th 576 74.8%
2022 57.25 211th 569 62.9%
2023 46.93 290th 594 51.2%
2024 40.91 332nd 587 43.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Chilhowee Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.33 267th 279 4.3%
2021 25.98 197th 238 17.2%
2022 21.18 248th 260 4.6%
2023 24.49 248th 288 13.9%
2024 29.40 222nd 299 25.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chilhowee Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.01 350th 481 27.2%
2019 75.43 50th 490 89.8%
2021 66.66 91st 483 81.2%
2022 60.25 131st 495 73.5%
2023 45.27 252nd 514 51.0%
2024 50.57 228th 510 55.3%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Chilhowee Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 56.32 198th 529 62.6%
2021 60.12 161st 538 70.1%
2022 54.11 214th 552 61.2%
2023 46.28 287th 560 48.8%
2024 41.24 318th 554 42.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Chilhowee Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 53.63 203rd 523 61.2%
2021 63.42 136th 529 74.3%
2022 57.07 200th 540 63.0%
2023 45.18 284th 557 49.0%
2024 39.40 330th 560 41.1%
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Rank History for White students at Chilhowee Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.68 412th 481 14.3%
2019 46.62 234th 484 51.7%
2021 54.17 190th 496 61.7%
2022 45.84 255th 500 49.0%
2023 35.70 320th 503 36.4%
2024 30.53 355th 504 29.6%
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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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Enrollment information for Chilhowee Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 545 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 545
1989 473 n/a 3 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 476
1990 476 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 479
1991 463 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 464
1992 449 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 450
1993 479 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 479
1994 479 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 480
1995 513 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 515
1996 513 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 515
1997 489 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a -7 482
1998 448 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 449
1999 430 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a -1 429
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 484 484
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 484 484
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 426 426
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 426 426
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 424 424
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 428 428
2006 402 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 406
2007 445 5 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 454
2008 428 3 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 438
2009 440 1 0 7 2 n/a n/a 0 450
2010 447 0 1 10 0 n/a n/a 0 458
2011 448 0 1 3 0 0 2 0 454
2012 418 0 2 3 0 0 3 0 426
2013 395 0 1 8 0 0 2 0 406
2014 400 0 1 11 1 0 2 0 415
2015 367 2 0 11 0 0 2 0 382
2016 367 4 0 9 1 0 2 0 383
2017 338 1 0 8 0 0 3 0 350
2018 378 1 0 7 0 0 3 0 389
2019 340 2 0 8 1 0 4 0 355
2020 327 0 0 9 2 0 4 0 342
2021 314 2 0 11 2 0 3 0 332
2022 308 1 0 10 1 0 1 0 321
2023 302 3 0 15 0 0 2 0 322

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 Chilhowee Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 545 27.0 20.1 n/a
1989 476 27.0 17.6 n/a
1990 479 27.0 17.7 n/a
1991 464 29.0 16.0 n/a
1992 450 29.0 15.5 n/a
1993 479 29.0 16.5 n/a
1994 480 30.0 16.0 n/a
1995 515 32.0 16.1 n/a
1996 515 32.0 16.1 n/a
1997 482 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 449 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 429 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 484 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 484 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 426 n/a n/a n/a
2003 426 n/a n/a n/a
2004 424 n/a n/a n/a
2005 428 n/a n/a n/a
2006 406 23.0 17.7 n/a
2007 454 25.0 18.2 49.6
2008 438 29.0 15.1 45.7
2009 450 24.5 18.4 62.7
2010 458 24.8 18.4 51.5
2011 454 25.0 18.1 61.9
2012 426 25.0 17.0 65
2013 406 24.0 16.9 64.3
2014 415 22.8 18.2 63.1
2015 382 23.0 16.6 68.6
2016 383 25.0 15.3 69.2
2017 350 24.0 14.5 n/a
2018 389 22.0 17.6 n/a
2019 355 21.0 16.9 n/a
2020 342 22.0 15.5 n/a
2021 332 17.1 19.4 n/a
2022 321 23.5 13.6 n/a
2023 322 21.0 15.3 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 Chilhowee Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 545 27.0 20.1 n/a
1989 476 27.0 17.6 n/a
1990 479 27.0 17.7 n/a
1991 464 29.0 16.0 n/a
1992 450 29.0 15.5 n/a
1993 479 29.0 16.5 n/a
1994 480 30.0 16.0 n/a
1995 515 32.0 16.1 n/a
1996 515 32.0 16.1 n/a
1997 482 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 449 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 429 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 484 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 484 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 426 n/a n/a n/a
2003 426 n/a n/a n/a
2004 424 n/a n/a n/a
2005 428 n/a n/a n/a
2006 406 23.0 17.7 n/a
2007 454 25.0 18.2 49.6
2008 438 29.0 15.1 45.7
2009 450 24.5 18.4 62.7
2010 458 24.8 18.4 51.5
2011 454 25.0 18.1 61.9
2012 426 25.0 17.0 65
2013 406 24.0 16.9 64.3
2014 415 22.8 18.2 63.1
2015 382 23.0 16.6 68.6
2016 383 25.0 15.3 69.2
2017 350 24.0 14.5 n/a
2018 389 22.0 17.6 n/a
2019 355 21.0 16.9 n/a
2020 342 22.0 15.5 n/a
2021 332 17.1 19.4 n/a
2022 321 23.5 13.6 n/a
2023 322 21.0 15.3 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 Chilhowee Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $684 (7.1%) $8,562 (88.3%) $9,694
2020 $670 (7.1%) $8,266 (87.1%) $9,487
2021 $1,089 (10.6%) $8,669 (84.6%) $10,243
2022 $1,620 (13.0%) $10,183 (81.4%) $12,508
2023 $1,950 (13.5%) $11,122 (77.0%) $14,449

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Chilhowee Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 200th of 574 Middle schoolsRanks 290th of 594 Middle schools
 14%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Chilhowee Middle School)53.828.7
 25.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Polk County)45.529.8
 15.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)3933.8
 5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Chilhowee Middle School)3533.3
 1.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Polk County)34.635.5
 0.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.435.9
 2.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (Chilhowee Middle School)48.733
 15.7%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Polk County)40.931.3
 9.6%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)3843.4
 5.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Chilhowee Middle School)28.834.8
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Polk County)21.531.9
 10.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)33.635
 1.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Chilhowee Middle School)2927.2
 1.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Polk County)23.934.1
 10.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.436.1
 0.7%
7th Grade Social Studies (Chilhowee Middle School)3237
 5%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Polk County)33.139.1
 6%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)43.246.9
 3.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Chilhowee Middle School)40.939.4
 1.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Polk County)35.536.3
 0.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)35.134
 1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Chilhowee Middle School)2726.2
 0.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Polk County)25.328.5
 3.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)27.126.3
 0.8%
8th Grade Social Studies (Chilhowee Middle School)43.943
 0.9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Polk County)41.545.7
 4.2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)41.541.6
 0.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Chilhowee Middle School)40.934.8
 6.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Polk County)41.538.4
 3.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Chilhowee Middle School)30.328.6
 1.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Polk County)31.636.7
 5.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%
All Grades Social Studies (Chilhowee Middle School)41.238.2
 3%
   All Grades Social Studies (Polk County)38.339.3
 1%
   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 Students355322
 9.3%
African American23
 50%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic815
 87.5%
Pacific Islander00
White340302
 11.2%
Two or More Races42
 50%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Chilhowee Middle School

Chilhowee Middle School ranks 332nd of 587 Tennessee middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Chilhowee Middle School usually go on to attend Polk County High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 322 students attended Chilhowee Middle School.

Students at Chilhowee Middle School are 94% White, 5% Hispanic.


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