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Laying the Framework

Middle school at RECA is where the foundation laid in elementary school comes to life. Students grow academically, spiritually, and socially, gaining independence while continuing to be guided and supported by caring teachers. We partner with parents to help every student navigate these crucial years, equipping them with knowledge, character, and faith that will carry them confidently into high school and beyond.

Academic Excellence and Engagement

In middle school, students take the solid academic base built in elementary school and begin applying it with greater depth, independence, and critical thinking. Our small class sizes allow teachers to challenge students academically while still giving them the individualized support they need during this pivotal season of growth.

Through a carefully chosen, Christ-centered curriculum, students engage with more rigorous coursework in math, science, language arts, and history—learning not only what to think, but how to think; with wisdom and discernment. Hands-on projects, discussions, labs, and creative assignments keep learning active and engaging, helping students discover how their developing abilities connect to real-world purpose.

At RECA, we come alongside parents to guide students through increasing responsibility, deeper study habits, and a growing desire to understand God’s world. Middle schoolers don’t just continue learning; they begin to take ownership of their learning.

Schedule

Our daily middle school schedule includes devotions, class time, recess, small group, chapel, and lunch.

Days on Campus

Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays

Cumberland Middle

8:30 AM – 3:20 PM

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Athletics

What sports do we offer for middle school?

Fall

Cross Country

Girls Volleyball

Flag Football

Girls Soccer*

Winter

​Boys Basketball

Girls Basketball

Swimming*

Spring

Baseball*

Golf*

Boys Soccer*

Tennis*

Track and Field*

*We are proud to partner in this sport with the Concord Christian School athletics program as a formal TSSAA co-op, which allows RECA students to try out or join a CCS team within middle school or high school that is not offered at RECA.​

ACCREDITATION

River's Edge Christian Academy is dually accredited through both Christian Schools International and Cognia and is recognized by the State of Tennessee as an approved non-public school (Category III School). We are also a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and approved as a Home School Satellite Program, which is recognized by the State of Tennessee as an approved non-public school (Category IV-Church – Related School).

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Contact Us

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 31829

Knoxville, TN 37930

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​Office

(865) 212-5575

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Information Line​

(865) 201-1192

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Fax

(888) 317-2443

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High School

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