Gresham Middle School
791 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
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.
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.
791
Total Students
45.8
Full-Time Teachers
17.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 461 |
| Hispanic | 100 |
| Black | 153 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More | 69 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White461 (58.3 %)
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Black153 (19.3 %)
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Hispanic100 (12.6 %)
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Two or More69 (8.7 %)
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Asian7 (0.9 %)
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American Indian1 (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: | No |
| District: | Knox County |
| Phone: | (865)689-1430 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 791 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 45.8 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 17.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
277
Grade 7
256
Grade 8
258
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 277 |
| Grade 7 | 256 |
| Grade 8 | 258 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 375 | 47.4% |
| Male | 416 | 52.6% |
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