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#923 of 1,786 schools in TN
Gibbs Middle School
Middle School · Knox County · Knoxville, TN
A Knox County middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 2188, Knoxville, TN 37901
- Math 34% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gibbs Middle School score 34% 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 8-year record (2018–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Gibbs 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,466/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
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Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Knox County
- Schools in district
- 94
- Rank in district
- #39 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
Gibbs Middle School is listed in Knox County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gibbs Middle School
Gibbs Middle School is a public middle school in Knoxville, TN, part of Knox County, serving approximately 614 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #923 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gibbs Middle School
What grades does Gibbs Middle School serve?
Gibbs Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Gibbs Middle School?
Gibbs Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 614 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gibbs Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gibbs Middle School is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gibbs Middle School rank in TN?
Gibbs Middle School ranks #923 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Gibbs Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gibbs Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Gibbs Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gibbs Middle School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Gibbs Middle School a charter school?
No, Gibbs Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gibbs Middle School a Title I school?
No, Gibbs Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 614
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Knox County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.9%
- Phone
- (865) 594-1800
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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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