Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence Middle

Charter School 250 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence (CCSE) Middle School is a public charter institution dedicated to fostering academic growth and character development within the Chattanooga community. Operating with a commitment to high expectations, the school emphasizes a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for success in high school and beyond. By focusing on individualized instruction and a supportive learning environment, the school aims to bridge achievement gaps and empower students from diverse backgrounds to reach their full potential.

In addition to its core academic focus, CCSE prioritizes the holistic development of its students through a culture of excellence and community engagement. The school utilizes a structured approach to education that encourages critical thinking, leadership, and personal responsibility. With its strategic location on South Willow Street, the school serves as a vital educational resource, fostering strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood to ensure every student is equipped with the tools necessary for future academic and professional achievement.

250

Total Students

9.0

Full-Time Teachers

27.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	111
Black	125
Two or More	10

Black
125 (50.0%)
Hispanic
111 (44.4%)
Two or More
10 (4.0%)
White
4 (1.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hamilton County
Phone:	(423)602-7737
Website:	http://Chattanoogacharter.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	250
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 97

Grade 7 77

Grade 8 76

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	97
Grade 7	77
Grade 8	76

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	143	57.2%
Male	107	42.8%

Middle School 6th - 8th