At a glance
Reported students
250
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Tennessee middle enrollment
11th percentile
Compared with 342 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
542.5
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence Middle: 250 reported students.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 226
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.6:1
What the reported data says about Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence Middle
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Chattanooga. It is one of 81 current school records connected to Hamilton County Schools. NCES reports 250 students for 2024–25.
Among 342 middle schools in Tennessee with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 500.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 11th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (44.4%). English learners represent 14.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence Middle
- 1What are the current typical and maximum class sizes in each grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 14.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.6%
- Hispanic44.4%
- Black50%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Hamilton County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Orchard Knob Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
264 reported students
Dalewood Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
290 reported students
Brown Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
296 reported students
Howard Connect Academy
Middle · Grades 08–08
94 reported students
Chatt Academy Community School
Middle · Grades 06–08
93 reported students
Soddy Daisy Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
450 reported students
Public schools near Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Lake Academy Of Fine Arts Middle · Hamilton County Schools | 06–08 | 549 | 1.3 mi |
| Orchard Knob Middle School Middle · Hamilton County Schools | 06–08 | 264 | 1.7 mi |
| Howard Connect Academy Middle · Hamilton County Schools | 08–08 | 94 | 1.7 mi |
| East Ridge Middle School Middle · Hamilton County Schools | 06–08 | 591 | 3 mi |
| Chatt Academy Community School Middle · Charter · Hamilton County Schools | 06–08 | 93 | 3.2 mi |
| Lakeview Middle School Middle · Catoosa County | 06–08 | 647 | 3.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence Middle
What grades does Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence Middle serve?
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Hamilton County Schools.
How many students attend Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence Middle?
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence Middle reported 250 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 11th percentile among 342 Tennessee middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 226 students.
Is Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence Middle is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence Middle in?
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence Middle is part of Hamilton County Schools, based in Chattanooga, TN, which operates 81 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include East Lake Academy Of Fine Arts (1.3 mi), Orchard Knob Middle School (1.7 mi), Howard Connect Academy (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.