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#312 of 1,786 schools in TN

Top 17% in state

Halls Elementary

Elementary School · Knox County

7502 Andersonville PIKE, Knoxville, TN 37938

Enrollment

727

Student-Teacher

14.8:1

Score

8.0

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Tennessee schools

#312 of 1,786

In Knoxville

#11 of 82

public schools

In district

#11 of 88

Knox County

Equity

8.8 / 10

Excellent

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Halls Elementary

8.0/10

Elementary School in Knoxville · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Halls Middle School

4.7/10

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4.6/10

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About Halls Elementary

Halls Elementary is a public elementary school in Knoxville, TN, part of Knox County. Halls Elementary serves approximately 727 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Halls Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #312 of 1,786 schools in TN.

Structured state assessment records for Halls Elementary show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.4 pts above district
  • This school 8.0 · Excellent
  • District avg 6.6
  • TN avg 6.8

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.63 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency58% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.1% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg+18.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8.3 pts
Overall Proficiency54% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected+6.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
Per-Pupil Spending$11,187
Chronic Absenteeism14.7%

Halls Elementary — Students at Halls Elementary score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores TN TCAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 51.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
39.2% (2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency 47.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
40.8% (2025 TCAP)

Based on 29 test records from TN state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
47%
ELA
56%
2010
Math
58%
ELA
61%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
59%
2012
Math
59%
ELA
56%
2013
Math
53%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
58%
ELA
53%
2016
Math
48%
ELA
41%
2017
Math
39%
ELA
44%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
43%
ELA
34%
2021*
Math
43%
ELA
34%
2022
Math
50.3%
ELA
46.2%
2025
Math
58%
ELA
49.1%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.9/10.

How Halls Elementary Compares

See how Halls Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
8.0/10
83th percentile in TN
Academic
8.5/10
Excellent
Growth
7.9/10
Very Good
Environment
7.3/10
Very Good
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
15:1 student-teacher ratio
49 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
14.7%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

7502 Andersonville PIKE, Knoxville, TN 37938

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Halls Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Shannondale Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 3.0 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is GARDEN MONTESSORI SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 3.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Fountain City Elementary (rated 7.6/10, 3.3 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Knoxville, see our Knoxville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.9 mi
School Distance Rating
Halls Middle School Knoxville 0.3 mi 4.7
Halls High School Knoxville 0.4 mi 4.6
Adrian Burnett Elementary Knoxville 2.1 mi 5.8
Shannondale Elementary Knoxville 3.0 mi 8.2
GARDEN MONTESSORI SCHOOL Knoxville 3.3 mi 7.7
Fountain City Elementary Knoxville 3.3 mi 7.6
Brickey McCloud Elementary Knoxville 2.9 mi 6.5
Central High School Knoxville 3.3 mi 4.3
Gresham Middle School Knoxville 3.4 mi 4.3
ST JOSEPH SCHOOL Knoxville 4.2 mi 6.8
NATURES WAY MONTESSORI SCHOOL Knoxville 3.7 mi 6.2
Copper Ridge Elementary Powell 3.5 mi 5.7
Sterchi Elementary Knoxville 4.7 mi 5.0
Tennessee Virtual Academy Knoxville 5.2 mi 4.4
Tennessee Virtual Junior High School Knoxville 5.2 mi 2.6
Whittle Springs Middle School Knoxville 5.2 mi 5.1
Ritta Elementary Knoxville 4.5 mi 5.9
Richard Yoakley School Knoxville 5.4 mi 5.6
Inskip Elementary Knoxville 5.6 mi 4.3
Gibbs Middle School Knoxville 4.9 mi 6.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 37938 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$80,868

Median Home Value

$287,400

Median Rent

$1,091/mo

Population

16,904

College Educated

33.1%

Homeownership

89.7%

Avg Commute

26.7 min

Poverty Rate

8.1%

Median Age

48.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Halls Elementary

What grades does Halls Elementary serve?

Halls Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Halls Elementary?

Halls Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 727 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Halls Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Halls Elementary is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Halls Elementary rank in TN?

Halls Elementary ranks #312 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Halls Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Halls Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Halls Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Halls Elementary has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Halls Elementary a charter school?

No, Halls Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Halls Elementary a Title I school?

No, Halls Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
43 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
36 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
727
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Knox County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.7%

District

Knox County
District Enrollment
60,604
Schools in District
94
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,187
District Rank
#11 of 88

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