NORTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL

Northwest Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Knox County school district, located in Knoxville, TN with about 914 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 55 teachers, Northwest Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Northwest Middle School, located on Pleasant Ridge Road in Knoxville, Tennessee, serves a diverse student body within the Knox County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. By offering a variety of core curriculum subjects alongside elective opportunities, the school aims to prepare its middle-grades students for the academic rigors of high school while encouraging them to explore personal interests in arts, technology, and physical education.

Beyond the classroom, Northwest Middle School focuses on cultivating a strong sense of community through extracurricular activities, sports programs, and various student organizations. The school works closely with families and the surrounding Knoxville community to provide a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. With a dedicated faculty and staff, the institution strives to maintain high standards of student achievement and character development, ensuring that each student feels valued as they navigate their formative middle school years.

For more information, contact Northwest Middle School at (865) 594-1345 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5301 Pleasant Ridge RD
Knoxville, TN 37912
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NORTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Knoxville, TN with about 914 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Knox County
Total Students:
914
Teachers:
55
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide 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 914 students

White
45.4%
Black or African American
27.2%
Hispanic/Latino
21.1%
Two or more races
5.0%
Asian
1.2%

Female
48.1%
Male
51.9%

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.