Serving 403 students in grades 6-8, V G Hawkins Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 403 students
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
V G Hawkins Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
V G Hawkins Middle School's student population of 403 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
403 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
33 teachers
School Rankings
V G Hawkins Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of V G Hawkins Middle School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#442 out of 1728 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
20%
16%
Black
10%
20%
White
62%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is V G Hawkins Middle School's ranking?
V G Hawkins Middle School is ranked #442 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are V G Hawkins Middle School often compared to?
V G Hawkins Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert E Ellis Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend V G Hawkins Middle School?
403 students attend V G Hawkins Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of V G Hawkins Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does V G Hawkins Middle School offer ?
V G Hawkins Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is V G Hawkins Middle School part of?
V G Hawkins Middle School is part of Sumner County School District.
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