C+
Average
62/100

Chilhowee Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 215 Schoolhouse Hill RD, Benton, TN 37307
Overall
C+
62/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 43rd percentile in Tennessee
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.92 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 45th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Tennessee schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

62
Repit Score
out of 100
292
Students
enrolled
13.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%43/1000.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%45/100Students gain 0.92 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.03 in 2009–19; 46th percentile in Tennessee (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%78/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 35% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Tennessee schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +0 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Tennessee. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency32% (+3 pts vs. state avg 29%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency36% (+11 pts vs. state avg 25%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Tennessee state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White32%37%reading +0 pts, math +3 pts68th percentile (list)
Low-income22%27%reading +9 pts, math +14 pts84th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 215 Schoolhouse Hill RD
City Benton
ZIP Code 37307
District 4703450
NCES School ID 470345001444
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 37307

Understanding the community around Chilhowee Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $69,286
Per Capita Income $34,310
Poverty Rate 5.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 37.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.6%
High School or Higher 81.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $147,700
Median Rent $688
Owner-Occupied 79.4%
Renter-Occupied 20.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Chilhowee Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.8%
Female 44.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 93.8%
Hispanic/Latino 3.8%
Black 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More Races 1.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 292
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Chilhowee Middle School?
Chilhowee Middle School has a Repit School Score of 62 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Chilhowee Middle School?
Chilhowee Middle School has 292 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1.
What grades does Chilhowee Middle School serve?
Chilhowee Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Chilhowee Middle School receive per student?
Chilhowee Middle School receives $12,511 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Chilhowee Middle School in 37307 ▼
Avg Home Value
$268,272
Avg Monthly Rent
$981
1-Year Change
+7.5%
% Renters
20.6%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026