SchoolGrade

A quick view of overall attainment (SchoolGrade) and how the school performs relative to its context.

SchoolGrade™

A

A single grade anchored in proficiency (share of students at or above the state bar).

Actual Test Scores

72%

Percent of tested students who met or exceeded the state’s proficiency bar.

Projected Test Scores

45%

Estimated proficiency given the school’s student and community context.

When comparing actual test scores to projected performance based on socioeconomic factors, Signal Mountain Middle/high School Greatly Exceeds Expectations compared to other schools in the US.

What is SchoolGrade™?
  • SchoolGrade converts proficiency into a single grade for quick comparison.
  • Actual vs. Projected shows how much performance exceeds or trails what we’d expect given student and community context.
  • Teacher Grade summarizes that gap at the school level; it is not an evaluation of individual teachers.

Academics

Key performance indicators for student achievement and college readiness.

Academic Performance

Proficiency on state assessments by subject.

Math Proficiency

N/A%

Percent proficient on state math tests.

English Proficiency

N/A%

Percent proficient on state English and language art (reading) tests.

Science Proficiency

72%

Percent proficient on state science tests.

View detailed state comparisons

Math Proficiency

N/A%
N/A%

ELA Proficiency

N/A%
N/A%

Science Proficiency

72%
35%

TN Average

College Preparedness & Advanced Coursework

Graduation, advanced coursework, and college‑level participation.

Graduation Rate

98%

Percent graduating in four years.

Enrolled in AP Classes

5%

Percent of students enrolled in at least one AP course.

AP Classes Taught

2

Number of AP courses offered.

Students in Dual Enrollment

5%

Percent taking college courses during high school.

Students enrolled in IB Classes

5%

Percent enrolled in International Baccalaureate classes.

View AP Enrollment by Class

AP Science

0%
2%

AP Computer Science

0%
1%

AP Math

0%
1%

TN Average

Neighborhood

Details on neighborhood safety, economics, and community

Crime Grade

Use as neighborhood context, not a rating of the school.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

48.11 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

4.40 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

23.73 per 1,000 Residents

What is Crime Grade?

Crime Grade uses a combination of official crime reports (FBI, state, and local law enforcement) and machine‐learning algorithms to fill in reporting gaps and correct errors, producing a single letter‐grade that reflects a neighborhood’s overall safety.

By integrating Crime Grade, parents see not only how well a school performs academically but also how safe the surrounding community is, giving a more complete picture of each school’s environment.

Economics & Housing

Median Household Income

$84,868

TN Average: $76,490

Unemployment Rate

3.1%

TN Average: 4.8%

Median Home value

$317,631

TN Average: $285,087

Median Rent

$1,353 /mo

TN Average: $1,225

Adults with HS Diploma or Higher

92.9%

TN Average: 89.5%

Teachers & Staff

Key metrics on teacher and support staff capacity, qualifications, and retention.

Staffing Levels

Student to Teacher Ratio

16:1

TN Average: 16:1

Number of Teachers

87

Fulltime Equivalent Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$57,260

Average for all teachers in Hamilton County

Student to Counselor Ratio

342:1

TN Average: 378:1

Number of Support Staff

8

View Breakdown Below

View the Support Staff Breakdown

Psychologists:

1

Nurses:

2

Social Workers:

0

Law Enforcement Officers:

1

Security Staff:

0

Staff Qualifications

Percent Certified Teachers

100%

TN Average: 98%

Percent of Experienced Teachers

74%

TN Average: 82%

Environment & Safety

Suspensions

In-School Suspensions – Days

30

Students removed from class but supervised on campus.

Out-of-School Suspensions – Days

63

Students sent out of school to another setting.

Total Days Missed

94

Total number of days missed due to suspensions.

Expulsions – Days

Expulsions With Services

4

Total expulsions where educational services continued.

Expulsions Without Services

0

Total expulsions where no educational services continued.

Expulsions with Zero-Tolerance

2

Total expulsions imposed under a zero‑tolerance rule.

View incidents of bullying by victim type

Gender-Based

1

Sexual Orientation Based

0

Race-Based

2

Disability-Based

0

Religion-Based

0

Resources & Finance

Per‑Student Expenditure

$6891 /yr

District-level per-student spending.

Instruction vs. Administration

$7.08

Dollars spent on instruction for every $1 on administration.

Equity & Access

Student demographics and access indicators.

Race & Ethnicity

Percent of enrolled students by reported category.

White

88%

Native American

1%

Asian or Pacific Islander

2%

Black

1%

Latino

5%

Multiracial

3%

Native Hawaiian or Alaskan

1%

Socioeconomic Status & Housing Vulnerability

Economically Disadvantaged

5%

Students meeting the state definition.

Foster System

0%

Students in foster care.

Homeless

2%

Students in families experiencing homelessness.

Language & Mobility

English as a Second Language

1%

Students for whom English is a second language.

Migratory

0%

Students in migratory families.

Military-connected

0%

Students in military families.

Special Needs & Gifted

Students with Disabilities

8%

Gifted & Talented

0%

High Schools Nearest to Signal Mountain Middle/high School

Explore nearby high schools and compare both actual and projected test scores.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
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  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
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  • Actual Test Scores: 70%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
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Hixson High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
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Chattanooga School For Arts And Sciences Upper

  • Actual Test Scores: 58%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Distance: 8.7 mi
Lookout Valley Middle / High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Distance: 8.9 mi
Ivy Academy Inc.

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Distance: 9.2 mi
The Howard School

  • Actual Test Scores: 8%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
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Soddy Daisy High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 67%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
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Hamilton County Virtual School

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
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