Gresham Middle School

Summary:

Gresham Middle School is a public middle school in Knoxville, Tennessee, serving 791 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Knox County school district, which is ranked 72 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gresham Middle School has a more diverse student population compared to some nearby schools, with 58.28% White, 19.34% African American, 12.64% Hispanic, and other racial groups represented. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by TNReady test scores, is generally lower than the Knox County and Tennessee state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 29.4% of Gresham students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 40.3% for Knox County and 39.7% for the state. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the years, from a 4-star rating in 2017-2018 to a 2-star rating in 2023-2024.

Gresham Middle School's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with African American and Hispanic students performing significantly worse than their White and Asian peers. For instance, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 245 out of 315 Tennessee middle schools for African American students (1-star rating) and 214 out of 281 for Hispanic students (1-star rating), while ranking 180 out of 497 for White students (3-star rating). When compared to nearby middle schools in the Knox County district, such as Bearden Middle School, Halls Middle School, and Powell Middle School, Gresham Middle School generally performs worse academically.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 500 Gresham RD
       Knoxville, TN  37918


(865) 689-1430

District: Knox County

SchoolDigger Rank:
295th of 587 Tennessee Middle Schools


Students who attend Gresham Middle School usually attend:

High:    Central High School

Feeder schools for Gresham Middle School:

Elementary:    Fountain City Elementary
    Inskip Elementary
    Shannondale Elementary
    Sterchi Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  791

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.3%
African American:
19.3%
Hispanic:
12.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.1% Help


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Gresham Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gresham Middle School 295th of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See Gresham Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Knox County:

SchoolDigger ranks Knox County 80th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gresham Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Gresham Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 70.54 114th 435 73.8%
2011 64.53 165th 462 64.3%
2012 61.83 179th 466 61.6%
2013 74.20 101st 475 78.7%
2014 74.26 78th 485 83.9%
2015 76.02 86th 492 82.5%
2017 46.92 208th 362 42.5%
2018 63.43 154th 563 72.6%
2019 62.10 160th 574 72.1%
2021 55.18 215th 576 62.7%
2022 50.59 268th 569 52.9%
2023 45.48 308th 594 48.1%
2024 47.07 295th 587 49.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Gresham Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.25 7th 39 82.1%
2023 23.43 36th 42 14.3%
2024 20.86 71st 73 2.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Gresham Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.18 152nd 279 45.5%
2019 31.12 166th 222 25.2%
2021 31.56 171st 238 28.2%
2022 35.82 149th 260 42.7%
2023 29.31 207th 288 28.1%
2024 36.37 180th 299 39.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gresham Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.18 244th 481 49.3%
2019 48.83 227th 490 53.7%
2021 47.00 217th 483 55.1%
2022 39.72 279th 495 43.6%
2023 25.28 406th 514 21.0%
2024 25.61 404th 510 20.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Gresham Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 61.20 151st 529 71.5%
2021 57.42 183rd 538 66.0%
2022 50.11 246th 552 55.4%
2023 47.44 279th 560 50.2%
2024 48.78 270th 554 51.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Gresham Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 60.11 164th 523 68.6%
2021 50.77 227th 529 57.1%
2022 48.27 257th 540 52.4%
2023 40.95 314th 557 43.6%
2024 42.89 306th 560 45.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Gresham Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.15 122nd 284 57.0%
2019 32.24 193rd 293 34.1%
2021 38.57 140th 277 49.5%
2022 37.38 165th 299 44.8%
2023 22.61 244th 316 22.8%
2024 23.86 245th 318 23.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gresham Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.43 130th 219 40.6%
2019 27.98 175th 228 23.2%
2021 37.05 148th 261 43.3%
2022 45.82 128th 275 53.5%
2023 38.92 159th 285 44.2%
2024 28.63 215th 285 24.6%
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Rank History for White students at Gresham Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.79 117th 481 75.7%
2019 70.84 89th 484 81.6%
2021 65.02 127th 496 74.4%
2022 53.37 196th 500 60.8%
2023 54.03 210th 503 58.3%
2024 58.12 179th 504 64.5%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Gresham Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 592 41 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 641
1989 618 39 5 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 662
1990 628 41 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 672
1991 646 45 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 695
1992 831 58 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 894
1993 748 93 8 2 2 n/a n/a 0 853
1994 674 82 7 6 2 n/a n/a 0 771
1995 628 75 4 9 1 n/a n/a 0 717
1996 628 75 4 9 1 n/a n/a 0 717
1997 664 63 4 8 2 n/a n/a -45 696
1998 640 97 11 6 1 n/a n/a 0 755
1999 672 56 2 11 3 n/a n/a 0 744
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 802 802
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 727 727
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 807 807
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 807 807
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 781 781
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 784 784
2006 600 126 11 17 2 n/a n/a 0 756
2007 621 128 11 29 6 n/a n/a 0 795
2008 604 128 14 36 3 n/a n/a 0 785
2009 594 110 10 45 3 n/a n/a 0 762
2010 595 135 10 44 3 n/a n/a 0 787
2011 618 140 8 38 3 0 10 0 817
2012 611 159 12 42 5 1 14 0 844
2013 604 130 11 33 3 1 14 0 796
2014 575 119 10 39 2 1 19 0 765
2015 597 111 10 60 2 0 32 0 812
2016 603 128 11 67 2 0 27 0 838
2017 602 132 13 71 2 0 41 0 861
2018 592 121 14 73 0 0 37 0 837
2019 545 133 12 87 1 0 59 0 837
2020 541 150 11 99 1 0 55 0 857
2021 503 154 8 93 2 0 61 0 821
2022 486 130 7 96 3 0 57 0 779
2023 461 153 7 100 1 0 69 0 791

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gresham Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 641 36.0 17.8 n/a
1989 662 36.0 18.3 n/a
1990 672 36.0 18.6 n/a
1991 695 37.0 18.7 n/a
1992 894 37.0 24.1 n/a
1993 853 37.0 23.1 n/a
1994 771 49.0 15.7 n/a
1995 717 49.0 14.6 n/a
1996 717 49.0 14.6 n/a
1997 696 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 755 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 744 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 802 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 727 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 807 n/a n/a n/a
2003 807 n/a n/a n/a
2004 781 n/a n/a n/a
2005 784 n/a n/a n/a
2006 756 48.0 15.8 n/a
2007 795 50.0 15.9 44.9
2008 785 47.2 16.6 48.9
2009 762 49.0 15.6 46.9
2010 787 49.1 16.0 47.1
2011 817 47.0 17.3 51.7
2012 844 49.4 17.0 54.7
2013 796 53.4 14.9 52.6
2014 765 50.5 15.1 55.3
2015 812 47.0 17.2 38.3
2016 838 48.0 17.4 55.1
2017 861 47.0 18.3 n/a
2018 837 45.0 18.6 n/a
2019 837 45.1 18.5 n/a
2020 857 47.1 18.1 n/a
2021 821 50.3 16.3 n/a
2022 779 48.5 16.0 n/a
2023 791 45.8 17.2 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gresham Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 641 36.0 17.8 n/a
1989 662 36.0 18.3 n/a
1990 672 36.0 18.6 n/a
1991 695 37.0 18.7 n/a
1992 894 37.0 24.1 n/a
1993 853 37.0 23.1 n/a
1994 771 49.0 15.7 n/a
1995 717 49.0 14.6 n/a
1996 717 49.0 14.6 n/a
1997 696 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 755 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 744 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 802 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 727 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 807 n/a n/a n/a
2003 807 n/a n/a n/a
2004 781 n/a n/a n/a
2005 784 n/a n/a n/a
2006 756 48.0 15.8 n/a
2007 795 50.0 15.9 44.9
2008 785 47.2 16.6 48.9
2009 762 49.0 15.6 46.9
2010 787 49.1 16.0 47.1
2011 817 47.0 17.3 51.7
2012 844 49.4 17.0 54.7
2013 796 53.4 14.9 52.6
2014 765 50.5 15.1 55.3
2015 812 47.0 17.2 38.3
2016 838 48.0 17.4 55.1
2017 861 47.0 18.3 n/a
2018 837 45.0 18.6 n/a
2019 837 45.1 18.5 n/a
2020 857 47.1 18.1 n/a
2021 821 50.3 16.3 n/a
2022 779 48.5 16.0 n/a
2023 791 45.8 17.2 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Gresham Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $349 (4.2%) $7,453 (90.4%) $8,249
2020 $410 (4.9%) $7,515 (89.4%) $8,402
2021 $643 (7.2%) $7,908 (89.0%) $8,888
2022 $715 (7.5%) $8,389 (88.0%) $9,535
2023 $774 (7.7%) $8,750 (87.1%) $10,048

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gresham Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 160th of 574 Middle schoolsRanks 308th of 594 Middle schools
 24%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Gresham Middle School)38.834
 4.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Knox County)40.635.5
 5.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)3933.8
 5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Gresham Middle School)4237.5
 4.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Knox County)40.338
 2.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.435.9
 2.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (Gresham Middle School)36.545.3
 8.8%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Knox County)4749.8
 2.8%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)3843.4
 5.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Gresham Middle School)30.229.1
 1.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Knox County)37.338.2
 0.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)33.635
 1.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Gresham Middle School)42.129.5
 12.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Knox County)41.540.1
 1.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.436.1
 0.7%
7th Grade Social Studies (Gresham Middle School)54.438.1
 16.3%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Knox County)52.752.5
 0.2%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)43.246.9
 3.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Gresham Middle School)16.719.9
 3.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Knox County)25.421.6
 3.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)35.134
 1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Gresham Middle School)38.626.6
 12%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Knox County)33.227.7
 5.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)27.126.3
 0.8%
8th Grade Algebra I (Gresham Middle School)91.891.7
 0.1%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Knox County)7468.3
 5.7%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Tennessee)75.676.3
 0.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Gresham Middle School)44.237.8
 6.4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Knox County)47.449.4
 2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)41.541.6
 0.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Gresham Middle School)3028.3
 1.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Knox County)40.838.1
 2.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Gresham Middle School)40.931.3
 9.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Knox County)38.740.1
 1.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%
All Grades Algebra I (Gresham Middle School)91.891.7
 0.1%
   All Grades Algebra I (Knox County)27.321.2
 6.1%
   All Grades Algebra I (Tennessee)27.423.2
 4.2%
All Grades Social Studies (Gresham Middle School)44.740.5
 4.2%
   All Grades Social Studies (Knox County)49.150.6
 1.5%
   All Grades Social Studies (Tennessee)40.943.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students837791
 5.5%
African American133153
 15%
American Indian11
Asian127
 41.7%
Hispanic87100
 14.9%
Pacific Islander00
White545461
 15.4%
Two or More Races5969
 16.9%


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Gresham Middle School ranks 295th of 587 Tennessee middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Gresham Middle School usually go on to attend Central High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 791 students attended Gresham Middle School.

Students at Gresham Middle School are 58% White, 19% African American, 13% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races.


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