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#1219 of 1,786 schools in TN
Bearden Middle School
Middle School · Knox County · Knoxville, TN
A Knox County middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1000 Francis RD, Knoxville, TN 37909
- Math 41% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bearden Middle School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Bearden Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,466/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Knoxville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,365
Median home value
$273,900
Median rent
$1,156/mo
College educated
44.7%
Homeownership
47.6%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37909; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 492 | Compare → |
| West End AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Oneschool Global - Knoxville CampusPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 1.9 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Knox Adaptive Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 41 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Knox County
- Schools in district
- 94
- Rank in district
- #49 of 88
- District spending per student
- $11,187NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bearden Middle School is listed in Knox County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bearden Middle School
Bearden Middle School is a public middle school in Knoxville, TN, part of Knox County, serving approximately 1,243 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,219 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bearden Middle School
What grades does Bearden Middle School serve?
Bearden Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Bearden Middle School?
Bearden Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,243 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bearden Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bearden Middle School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bearden Middle School rank in TN?
Bearden Middle School ranks #1,219 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Bearden Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bearden Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bearden Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bearden Middle School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bearden Middle School a charter school?
No, Bearden Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bearden Middle School a Title I school?
No, Bearden Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,243
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 72
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Knox County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.4%
- Phone
- (865) 539-7839
- Area population (ZIP 37909)
- 16,848
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37909; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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