- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chattanooga, TN
Tyner Middle Academy
Federal NCES profile for Tyner Middle Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470159000812
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tyner Middle Academy earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #8 of 8
- middle schools in Chattanooga · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 401
- students enrolled
Tyner Middle Academy has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tyner Middle Academy ranks #8 of 8 middle schools in Chattanooga, TN.
School address
District: Hamilton County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470159000812 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Tyner Middle Academy held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 25.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 470159000812 · Chattanooga, TN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
401 enr · 14.3:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Signal Mountain Middle/High School (1,396 students)
Tyner Middle Academy held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 25.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Tyner Middle Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Signal Mountai
Signal Mountain Middle/High School
1,396 students
- The Howard Sch
The Howard School
1,329 students
- East Hamilton
East Hamilton High School
1,293 students
- Ooltewah High
Ooltewah High School
1,233 students
- East Brainerd
East Brainerd Elementary
1,177 students
- This school 401
Tyner Middle Academy
401 students
What this shows Tyner Middle Academy reports 401 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tyner Middle Academy compares
Tyner Middle Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 401 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
401
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,785
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 401 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
91
in-school suspensions + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 68.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
Two or More 6.0%
White 4.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, Tyner Middle Academy is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Hamilton County reports $14,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tyner Middle Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signal Mountain Middle/High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Howard School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Hamilton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ooltewah High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Brainerd Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tyner Middle Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,329
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 68.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,233
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,177
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Chattanooga
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
East Ridge Middle School
Standard public school
591 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
East Lake Academy of Fine Arts
Standard public school
549 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Red Bank Middle School
Standard public school
533 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Dalewood Middle School
Standard public school
290 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Orchard Knob Middle
Standard public school
264 students 8.8:1 students per teacher
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence Middle
Standard public school
250 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~401 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tyner Middle Academy
How many students attend Tyner Middle Academy?
Tyner Middle Academy has 401 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chattanooga, TN. CCD year-over-year: 392 (2022-23) → 380 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tyner Middle Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Tyner Middle Academy is 14.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tyner Middle Academy?
The largest demographic group at Tyner Middle Academy is African American at 68.3% of enrollment, in Chattanooga, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tyner Middle Academy?
Tyner Middle Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tyner Middle Academy rank among middle schools in Chattanooga?
By Resource Investment Index, Tyner Middle Academy ranks #8 of 8 middle schools in Chattanooga, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Chattanooga on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamilton County?
Besides Tyner Middle Academy, Hamilton County also operates Signal Mountain Middle/High School (1,396 students), The Howard School (1,329 students), and East Hamilton High School (1,293 students). See the Hamilton County district page for the complete list.