C+
Average
61/100

South Doyle Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 3900 Decatur RD, Knoxville, TN 37920
Overall
C+
61/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
1.9 grade levels below the U.S. average · 12th percentile in Tennessee
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.17 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 69th 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

61
Repit Score
out of 100
799
Students
enrolled
13.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$11K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%12/1001.9 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%69/100Students gain 1.17 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.00 in 2009–19; 83rd percentile in Tennessee (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 34% 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 −33 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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency18% (−11 pts vs. state avg 29%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency24% (−1 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
White21%28%reading -11 pts, math -6 pts35th percentile (list)
Black8%8%reading -5 pts, math -2 pts32nd percentile (list)
Hispanic15%25%reading -1 pts, math +7 pts58th percentile (list)
Low-income12%12%reading -1 pts, math -1 pts38th 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 3900 Decatur RD
City Knoxville
ZIP Code 37920
District 4702220
NCES School ID 470222000733
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 37920

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $58,430
Per Capita Income $34,204
Poverty Rate 9.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.3%
High School or Higher 91.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $200,500
Median Rent $994
Owner-Occupied 58.4%
Renter-Occupied 41.6%
View full data for ZIP 37920 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for South Doyle Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 46.8%
Female 53.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 66.5%
Black 15.8%
Hispanic/Latino 9.5%
Two or More Races 6.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 799
Teachers (FTE) 60.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for South Doyle Middle School?
South Doyle Middle School has a Repit School Score of 61 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 South Doyle Middle School?
South Doyle Middle School has 799 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1.
What grades does South Doyle Middle School serve?
South Doyle Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does South Doyle Middle School receive per student?
South Doyle Middle School receives $11,040 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around South Doyle Middle School in 37920 ▼
Avg Home Value
$324,675
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,915
1-Year Change
+4.2%
% Renters
41.6%

Other Schools in 37920

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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