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#1149 of 1,786 schools in TN
Powell Middle School
Middle School · Knox County · Powell, TN
A Knox County middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3329 West Emory RD, Powell, TN 37849
- Math 43% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Powell Middle School score 40% 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 40% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (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 32 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Powell 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 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average551/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,400
Median home value
$263,600
Median rent
$1,097/mo
College educated
32.3%
Homeownership
79.8%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37849; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 426 | Compare → |
| Temple Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 221 | Compare → |
| Grace Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.2private | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 796 | Compare → |
| Northwest Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–8 | 3.6 mi | 808 | 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
- #46 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
Powell Middle School is listed in Knox County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Powell Middle School
Powell Middle School is a public middle school in Powell, TN, part of Knox County, serving approximately 797 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,149 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Powell Middle School
What grades does Powell Middle School serve?
Powell Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Powell Middle School?
Powell Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 797 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Powell Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Powell Middle School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Powell Middle School rank in TN?
Powell Middle School ranks #1,149 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Powell Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Powell Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Powell Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Powell Middle School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Powell Middle School a charter school?
No, Powell Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Powell Middle School a Title I school?
No, Powell Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 797
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Knox County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.9%
- Phone
- (865) 938-9008
- Area population (ZIP 37849)
- 28,872
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
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 37849; 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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