Halls Middle School

1,042 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Halls Middle School, located at 4317 East Emory Road in Knoxville, Tennessee, serves as a cornerstone of the Halls community within the Knox County School District. Catering to students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary and high school by providing a structured environment that fosters academic growth, personal development, and social responsibility. The school is known for its strong community involvement and pride, acting as a central hub for families living in the northern part of Knox County.

Academically and extracurricularly, Halls Middle School offers a diverse range of programs designed to prepare students for the challenges of high school. In addition to a rigorous core curriculum, students have access to various athletics, arts programs, and clubs that encourage well-rounded development. By emphasizing both excellence in the classroom and active participation in school life, the staff at Halls Middle School strives to cultivate a supportive culture where students feel encouraged to reach their full potential before transitioning to the local high school.

1,042

Total Students

62.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Halls Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	874
Hispanic	110
Black	24
Asian	9
Two or More	22
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
874 (83.9 %)
Hispanic
110 (10.6 %)
Black
24 (2.3 %)
Two or More
22 (2.1 %)
Asian
9 (0.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	Knox County
Phone:	(865)922-7494
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,042
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 322

Grade 7 353

Grade 8 367