BEARDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL

Bearden Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Knox County school district, located in Knoxville, TN with about 1,299 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 61 teachers, Bearden Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Bearden Middle School, located at 1000 Francis Road in Knoxville, Tennessee, is a prominent public school serving students in the Knox County School District. As a central fixture in the Bearden community, the school is known for fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth. It serves a diverse student population, preparing them for the transition to high school by offering a wide array of core subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities designed to cater to a variety of student interests and learning styles.

Beyond the classroom, Bearden Middle School places a strong emphasis on community engagement and student development. The school typically offers various sports teams, clubs, and arts programs, which help promote school spirit and provide students with opportunities to develop leadership and social skills. With its convenient location and commitment to the "Bearden" identity, the school is well-regarded for its efforts to maintain high educational standards while encouraging students to become active, responsible citizens within their local Knoxville community.

For more information, contact Bearden Middle School at (865) 539-7839 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1000 Francis RD
Knoxville, TN 37909
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BEARDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Knoxville, TN with about 1,299 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Knox County
Total Students:
1,299
Teachers:
61.4
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,299 students

White
64.5%
Black or African American
16.6%
Hispanic/Latino
9.8%
Two or more races
6.6%
Asian
2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.