Bearden Middle School

Bearden Middle School serves 1,243 students in grades 6-8 in Knoxville, Tennessee, operating as part of the Knox County school district. With 72 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17.3:1, allowing for reasonably sized classes in this sizable middle school environment. The school currently ranks #1453 out of 1796 Tennessee schools, placing it in the 19th percentile statewide with a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10, indicating significant room for academic growth and improvement.

While specific test score data isn't available, the school's ranking suggests ongoing efforts to strengthen student achievement across grade levels. Bearden Middle School is situated in the 37909 ZIP code area, a community with a median household income of $58,339 and median home values of $244,500. The neighborhood demonstrates strong educational values, with 44% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, while maintaining a relatively low poverty rate of 10.8%.

This educated community of nearly 17,000 residents provides a supportive environment for the school's mission. Located on Francis Road in Knoxville's mid-size city setting, Bearden Middle School serves families in a stable residential area that values education and community engagement.