A
Very Good
89/100

Sullivan Central Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 131 Shipley Ferry RD, Blountville, TN 37617
Overall
A
89/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 50th percentile in Tennessee
Growth
A+
Students gain 1.30 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 93rd percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in Tennessee for growth

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

89
Repit Score
out of 100
594
Students
enrolled
15.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%50/1000.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%93/100Students gain 1.30 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 93rd percentile in Tennessee (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 20% 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 −11 points worse 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

School Information

Address 131 Shipley Ferry RD
City Blountville
ZIP Code 37617
District 4703990
NCES School ID 470399002678
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 37617

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $67,839
Per Capita Income $37,289
Poverty Rate 5.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 30.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.1%
High School or Higher 87.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $200,000
Median Rent $814
Owner-Occupied 83.5%
Renter-Occupied 16.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Sullivan Central Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.5%
Female 49.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 95.3%
Hispanic/Latino 1.7%
Black 0.8%
Two or More Races 1.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 594
Teachers (FTE) 39.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Sullivan Central Middle School?
Sullivan Central Middle School has a Repit School Score of 89 out of 100, earning a grade of A. 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 Sullivan Central Middle School?
Sullivan Central Middle School has 594 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1.
What grades does Sullivan Central Middle School serve?
Sullivan Central Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Sullivan Central Middle School receive per student?
Sullivan Central Middle School receives $11,930 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Sullivan Central Middle School in 37617 ▼
Avg Home Value
$316,450
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,600
1-Year Change
+3.1%
% Renters
16.5%

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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