What grades does East Ridge Middle School serve?

As a Middle school, East Ridge Middle School serves students in Whitesburg, TN. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is East Ridge Middle School located?

You can find East Ridge Middle School in Whitesburg, TN.

What is the student-teacher ratio at East Ridge Middle School?

At East Ridge Middle School, there are approximately 15.7 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Whitesburg, TN?

East Ridge Middle School is among the schools serving Whitesburg, TN. The school is part of the local school system.

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East Ridge Middle School — School Calendar 2026-27

Middle|Whitesburg, Tennessee|Hamblen County

Whitesburg, TN 37891

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Upcoming Events

Nov

Mon

Professional Development Day #3Staff DayDistrict-wide

No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.

Nov

Tue

Election Day No School StudentsEventDistrict-wide

Nov

Tue

Election DayStaff DayDistrict-wide

Election Day - No School, Optional In-Service

Nov

Mon

Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Fri

Early Dismissalhalf_dayDistrict-wide

11:15 Dismissal

Dec

Fri

11:15 AM Dismissalhalf_dayDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

6–8

Enrollment

503

Student:Teacher

15.7:1

Locale

Rural

District

Hamblen County

Phone

(423)581-3041

School Statistics

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

517

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

97% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

Social Workers

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,596

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,836

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$14,126

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 16%State 42%Local 42%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

30.2%

Below 150% poverty line

6.7%

Unemployment rate

13.3%

Uninsured residents

14.0%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,400

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,296

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Speech/Language Impairment

402 (31%)

Specific Learning Disability

259 (20%)

Other Health Impairment

197 (15%)

Autism

168 (13%)

Intellectual Disability

80 (6%)

Emotional Disturbance

15 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

528

Current enrollment

Stable(-7% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Nov 2, 2026

Professional Development Day #3

Professional Development Day #3 - Students do not report

Staff Day

Tue, Nov 3, 2026

Election Day No School Students

Event

Tue, Nov 3, 2026

Election Day

Election Day - No School, Optional In-Service

Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Hamblen County. East Ridge Middle School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor DayDistrict-wide Labor Day - Schools Closed, Central Office Closed Check the calendar for holiday observance details.	Holiday	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Fall BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Fall Break No SchoolDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Oct 19, 2026	K-12 Parent Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide Check the school calendar for conference scheduling and sign-up information.	Staff Day	—
Tue, Oct 20, 2026	Grade Cards District-wide Review the school calendar for when grade cards become available.	Event	—
Mon, Nov 2, 2026	Professional Development Day #3District-wide Professional Development Day #3 - Students do not report	Staff Day	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Election Day No School StudentsDistrict-wide	Event	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Election DayDistrict-wide Election Day - No School, Optional In-Service	Staff Day	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide No School, Central Office Closed 11/26, 11/27 Thanksgiving Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Early DismissalDistrict-wide 11:15 Dismissal	half_day	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	11:15 AM DismissalDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	Administrative Day 9-12 StaffDistrict-wide Administrative Day for 9-12 Staff (In-Service)	Staff Day	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	Administrative Day No School StudentsDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, Jan 6, 2027	Return to SchoolDistrict-wide Return to School after Winter Break	Event	—
Wed, Jan 13, 2027	Grade CardsDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for when grade cards become available.	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King, Jr. DayDistrict-wide No School - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Optional In-Service)	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents DayDistrict-wide No School - President's Day (Optional In-Service) Check the calendar for holiday observance details.	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day No SchoolDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 8, 2027	K-8 Spring Parent Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Mar 22, 2027	Spring Break No School Central Office ClosedDistrict-wide School closed for spring break. Check camp and childcare plans.	Break	—
Mon, Mar 22, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Professional Development Day #4District-wide Fourth professional development day	Staff Day	—
Tue, Mar 30, 2027	Grade CardsDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for when grade cards become available.	Event	—
Wed, May 19, 2027	Last full Day of SchoolDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for dismissal time and any schedule changes.	Event	—
Thu, May 20, 2027	Administrative Day No School for StudentsDistrict-wide	Event	—
Thu, May 20, 2027	Administrative DayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	Graduation Day/Report Card DayDistrict-wide Graduation Day and Report Card Day	Event	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	Grade Cards GraduationDistrict-wide	Event	—

Showing 29 events for the 2026-27 school year

Frequently Asked Questions about East Ridge Middle School

East Ridge Middle School has a total enrollment of 503 students and serves grades Middle. The school is part of the local school district in Whitesburg, TN.