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Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy

Elementary School · Knox County

3001 Brooks RD, Knoxville, TN 37914

Enrollment

481

Student-Teacher

11.2:1

Score

6.5

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Tennessee schools

#886 of 1,786

In Knoxville

#34 of 82

public schools

In district

#36 of 88

Knox County

Academic growth

8.6 / 10

Excellent

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Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy

6.5/10

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

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About Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy

Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy is a public elementary school in Knoxville, TN, part of Knox County. Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy serves approximately 481 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #886 of 1,786 schools in TN.

Structured state assessment records for Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 6.5 · Average
  • District avg 6.6
  • TN avg 6.8

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.31 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics2.2Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency13.5% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency15.6% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-25.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-25.2 pts
Overall Proficiency15% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-32.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile5th
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
Per-Pupil Spending$11,187
Chronic Absenteeism28.7%

Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy — Students at Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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Test Scores TN TCAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 13.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
39.2% (2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency 13.8% (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
14%
ELA
17%
2010
Math
13%
ELA
13%
2011
Math
12%
ELA
20%
2012
Math
19%
ELA
19%
2013
Math
13%
ELA
14%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
18%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
14%
2017
Math
9%
ELA
8%
2018
Math
19%
ELA
11%
2019
Math
19%
ELA
11%
2020*
Math
7%
ELA
11%
2021*
Math
7%
ELA
11%
2022
Math
9%
ELA
10.5%
2025
Math
13.5%
ELA
15.6%

* 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: 8.6/10.

How Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy Compares

See how Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.5/10
50th percentile in TN
Academic
2.2/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
8.6/10
Excellent
Environment
7.8/10
Very Good
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
11:1 student-teacher ratio
43 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
28.7%

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

3001 Brooks RD, Knoxville, TN 37914

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. South Knox Elementary (rated 8.7/10, 2.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Tennessee School For Deaf Elementary School (rated 7.5/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, MEAD MONTESSORI SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Knoxville, see our Knoxville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.9 mi
School Distance Rating
Fair Garden Family/Community Center Knoxville 1.0 mi 3.4
Austin East High/Magnet Knoxville 0.9 mi 3.7
KNOXVILLE BAPTIST CHRISTIAN Knoxville 1.3 mi
Tennessee School For Deaf Elementary School Knoxville 1.7 mi 7.5
Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School Knoxville 1.7 mi 7.1
MEAD MONTESSORI SCHOOL Knoxville 2.0 mi 7.0
SMART KIDS ELC Knoxville 1.6 mi
Vine Middle/Magnet Knoxville 1.8 mi 4.7
BEREAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Knoxville 2.1 mi 7.2
Chilhowee Intermediate Knoxville 2.2 mi 4.3
Spring Hill Elementary Knoxville 2.5 mi 4.8
Green Magnet Math And Science Academy Knoxville 2.3 mi 5.4
Holston Middle School Knoxville 2.6 mi 4.3
Richard Yoakley School Knoxville 2.7 mi 5.6
South Knox Elementary Knoxville 2.5 mi 8.7
Belle Morris Elementary Knoxville 2.5 mi 4.1
Dogwood Elementary Knoxville 2.9 mi 6.0
South Doyle Middle School Knoxville 3.1 mi 5.5
FIRST LUTHERAN SCHOOL Knoxville 2.7 mi 5.8
Fulton High School Knoxville 2.9 mi 3.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 37914 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$55,933

Median Home Value

$204,300

Median Rent

$988/mo

Population

20,917

College Educated

23.7%

Homeownership

67.1%

Avg Commute

21.2 min

Poverty Rate

12.6%

Median Age

41.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy

What grades does Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy serve?

Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy?

Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy has an enrollment of approximately 481 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy rank in TN?

Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy ranks #886 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy a charter school?

No, Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy a Title I school?

No, Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
8 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
31 Some Transit
Bike Score
10 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
481
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Knox County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.7%

District

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

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