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#725 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 41% in state
Emerald Academy
Elementary School · Knox County · Knoxville, TN
A Knox County charter elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
220 Carrick ST, Knoxville, TN 37921
- Math 30% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Emerald Academy score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 11 points since 2020, reaching 31% in 2025, across a 10-year record (2016–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Emerald Academy 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- 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
$57,813
Median home value
$204,300
Median rent
$1,147/mo
College educated
26.6%
Homeownership
60.9%
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37921; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maynard ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 124 | Compare → |
| Beaumont Elementary/magnetEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 539 | Compare → |
| Ft Sanders Education Development CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–1 | 0.8 mi | 481 | Compare → |
| Green Magnet Math and Science AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 390 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Knox County
- Schools in district
- 94
- Rank in district
- #28 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
Emerald Academy is listed in Knox County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Emerald Academy
Emerald Academy is a public elementary school in Knoxville, TN, part of Knox County, serving approximately 458 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #725 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Emerald Academy
What grades does Emerald Academy serve?
Emerald Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Emerald Academy?
Emerald Academy has an enrollment of approximately 458 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerald Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Emerald Academy is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Emerald Academy rank in TN?
Emerald Academy ranks #725 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Emerald Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Emerald Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Emerald Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Emerald Academy has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Emerald Academy a charter school?
Yes, Emerald Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Emerald Academy a Title I school?
No, Emerald Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 458
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Knox County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.4%
- Phone
- (865) 637-3227
- Area population (ZIP 37921)
- 29,064
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 34
Official sources & links
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 37921; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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