Happy Valley Middle School

carter.k12.tn.us

354 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Happy Valley Middle School is a public school located in Elizabethton, Tennessee, serving as part of the Carter County School District. Situated at 163 Warpath Lane, the school is dedicated to fostering an academic environment that supports the developmental needs of students in the middle grades. It plays a key role in the local community by emphasizing core educational standards, student growth, and preparation for high school success.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Carter County school system, which focuses on providing a safe, inclusive, and challenging learning atmosphere for its students. Through its official website, the school keeps families informed about academic resources, extracurricular activities, and district-wide policies. As a cornerstone of the Elizabethton area, Happy Valley Middle School encourages community involvement and strives to help each student achieve their full potential in both academics and personal development.

354

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Happy Valley Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	315
Hispanic	25
Black	4
Asian	1
Two or More	9

White
315 (89.0%)
Hispanic
25 (7.1%)
Two or More
9 (2.5%)
Black
4 (1.1%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Carter County
Phone:	(423)547-4070
Website:	http://carter.k12.tn.us
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	354
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
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 5 95

Grade 6 73

Grade 7 89

Grade 8 97