The top reported proficiency rate is 37% in Social studies. The lowest is 18% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Crestview Middle School
Covington is the county seat of Tipton County, a small town about forty miles northeast of Memphis that functions as the area’s commercial and civic hub. Its historic downtown square, anchored by a century-old courthouse, offers local shops and dining, while US Route 51 runs through the heart of the city. Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton is a major local employer, and the city’s own materials describe manufacturing and professional services as key economic sectors. The population has seen a modest decline in recent years, and the growth trajectory appears stable rather than fast-paced, despite the proximity to the Memphis metropolitan area. Schools in Covington are part of the Tipton County district and sit on separate campuses around the city rather than concentrated downtown.
Crestview Middle School serves grades six through eight as a regular public school. The student body is made up of roughly equal shares of Black and white students, with a small number of students identifying as two or more races, and very small numbers of Asian, Hispanic, and American Indian or Alaska Native students. Enrollment across the three grades is balanced. The school participates in Tennessee’s TNReady assessments, and every student tested.
On those state assessments, Crestview’s overall proficiency rates sit at a level that families should look into further. In math, about one in five students scored at the proficient level or above. In English language arts, the share was slightly lower, just under one in five. Science proficiency was about one in four students, and social studies was the strongest subject, with roughly one in three students reaching proficient or above. These figures place the school’s academic performance at a level where a parent considering the school would want to understand what support systems and academic interventions are in place, and how the school approaches instruction for students who are not yet meeting the state’s proficiency benchmarks.
Because Crestview is the only school in its grade band within the Tipton County district, there is no direct in-county comparison available for its test results or other metrics. The school does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report. Enrollment counts for students receiving special education services or English learner support were not available in the data, and neither were discipline or chronic absenteeism data.
The housing market in the Covington area reflects a typical small-town setting. Home values are moderately lower than the state and national benchmarks, making the area more accessible for homebuyers than many parts of Tennessee. The estimated monthly mortgage payment is a manageable figure relative to local incomes, and rental costs are also below the national average. This suggests that for families moving into the area, housing affordability is a realistic advantage.
The district brief did not return specific results about recent referendums, budget changes, or new school construction from the search queries conducted. A parent might want to reach out to the Tipton County district office for the most current information on facility plans, program offerings, or any upcoming operational changes.
Overall, Crestview Middle School serves a racially balanced student population in a small-town setting with below-average housing costs. Its academic proficiency rates are soft, particularly in math and English language arts, which is the central consideration for a family evaluating the school. The school’s social studies results are the strongest of the four tested subjects but still leave room for growth. A parent looking at this school would benefit from a direct conversation with the principal or a visit to understand how the school is working to raise achievement across the board.
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