Below Average
#1492 of 1,786 schools in TN
Vine Middle/magnet
Middle School · Knox County
1807 Martin Luther King Jr AVE, Knoxville, TN 37915
Enrollment
393
Student-Teacher
11.6:1
Score
4.7
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
393
Student-Teacher
11.6:1
Score
4.7
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Tennessee schools
#1,492 of 1,786
In Knoxville
#62 of 82
public schools
In district
#69 of 88
Knox County
Academic growth
7.7 / 10
Very Good
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Vine Middle/magnet
Middle School in Knoxville · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Vine Middle/magnet
Vine Middle/magnet is a public middle school in Knoxville, TN, part of Knox County. Vine Middle/magnet serves approximately 393 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Vine Middle/magnet has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,492 of 1,786 schools in TN.
Structured state assessment records for Vine Middle/magnet show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 4.7 · Below Average
- District avg 5.4
- TN avg 6.0
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Vine Middle/magnet 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.
52% of students at Vine Middle/magnet were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Vine Middle/magnet — Students at Vine Middle/magnet score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
Test Scores TN TCAP (2024-25)
Based on 30 test records from TN state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* 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: 7.7/10.
How Vine Middle/magnet Compares
See how Vine Middle/magnet performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1807 Martin Luther King Jr AVE, Knoxville, TN 37915
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Vine Middle/magnet may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. South Knox Elementary (rated 8.7/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Beaumont Elementary/Magnet (rated 8.1/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Christenberry Elementary (rated 7.6/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Knoxville, see our Knoxville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SMART KIDS ELC Knoxville | 0.4 mi | — |
| Green Magnet Math And Science Academy Knoxville | 0.5 mi | 5.4 |
| KNOXVILLE BAPTIST CHRISTIAN Knoxville | 0.8 mi | — |
| South Knox Elementary Knoxville | 1.1 mi | 8.7 |
| FIRST LUTHERAN SCHOOL Knoxville | 1.2 mi | 5.8 |
| L N STEM Academy Knoxville | 1.3 mi | 7.2 |
| Austin East High/Magnet Knoxville | 1.5 mi | 3.7 |
| Fulton High School Knoxville | 1.7 mi | 3.7 |
| Dogwood Elementary Knoxville | 1.9 mi | 6.0 |
| Belle Morris Elementary Knoxville | 1.9 mi | 4.1 |
| Emerald Academy Knoxville | 1.7 mi | 6.9 |
| Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy Knoxville | 1.8 mi | 6.5 |
| Tennessee School For Deaf Elementary School Knoxville | 1.9 mi | 7.5 |
| Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School Knoxville | 1.9 mi | 7.1 |
| Christenberry Elementary Knoxville | 2.0 mi | 7.6 |
| Maynard Elementary Knoxville | 2.0 mi | 4.3 |
| South Doyle Middle School Knoxville | 2.4 mi | 5.5 |
| BEREAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Knoxville | 2.4 mi | 7.2 |
| Beaumont Elementary/Magnet Knoxville | 2.1 mi | 8.1 |
| MEAD MONTESSORI SCHOOL Knoxville | 2.3 mi | 7.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 37915 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$22,236
Median Home Value
$206,400
Median Rent
$519/mo
Population
6,124
College Educated
16.5%
Homeownership
24.2%
Avg Commute
23.8 min
Poverty Rate
45.3%
Median Age
31.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Vine Middle/magnet
What grades does Vine Middle/magnet serve?
Vine Middle/magnet serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Vine Middle/magnet?
Vine Middle/magnet has an enrollment of approximately 393 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vine Middle/magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Vine Middle/magnet is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vine Middle/magnet rank in TN?
Vine Middle/magnet ranks #1,492 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Vine Middle/magnet's MySchoolScout rating?
Vine Middle/magnet has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Vine Middle/magnet?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vine Middle/magnet has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Vine Middle/magnet a charter school?
No, Vine Middle/magnet is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vine Middle/magnet a Title I school?
No, Vine Middle/magnet is not currently a Title I school.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 393
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Knox County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.2%
- Phone
- (865) 594-4461
Resources & Links
District
Knox County- District Enrollment
- 60,604
- Schools in District
- 94
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $11,187
- District Rank
- #69 of 88
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