GRESHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gresham Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Knox County school district, located in Knoxville, TN with about 837 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 45 teachers, Gresham Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
Gresham Middle School, located at 500 Gresham Road in the Fountain City area of Knoxville, Tennessee, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Knox County School District, the school is deeply integrated into the historic Fountain City community, reflecting a long-standing tradition of local involvement and neighborhood focus. The school is known for its distinctive mascot, the "Gresham Grizzly," and fosters an environment that aims to bridge the transition between elementary and high school by balancing academic rigor with social-emotional development.
The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, a variety of elective courses, and extracurricular activities designed to engage diverse student interests. Beyond the classroom, Gresham Middle School encourages student participation in athletics, arts programs, and various clubs, fostering a sense of school spirit and community. With its convenient location in North Knoxville, the school remains a focal point for families in the area, emphasizing a commitment to preparing students for future success in high school and beyond through a supportive and collaborative educational setting.
For more information, contact Gresham Middle School at (865) 689-1430 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 689-1430
GRESHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Knoxville, TN with about 837 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Knox County
- Total Students:
- 837
- Teachers:
- 45
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 837 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GRESHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.
- White
- 70.7%
- Black or African American
- 14.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.7%
- Two or more races
- 4.4%
- Asian
- 1.7%
- Female
- 50.5%
- Male
- 49.5%
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.