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#1382 of 1,786 schools in TN
Whittle Springs Middle School
Middle School · Knox County · Knoxville, TN
A Knox County middle school where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2700 White Oak LN, Knoxville, TN 37917
- Math 17% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 19% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Whittle Springs Middle School score 18% 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 9 points since 2020, reaching 18% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 22% (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 30 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Whittle Springs 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,466/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Knoxville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,232
Median home value
$189,100
Median rent
$1,063/mo
College educated
31.3%
Homeownership
48.1%
Poverty rate
19.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37917; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Virtual Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | 7–9 | 1.0 mi | 914 | Compare → |
| Berean Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 410 | Compare → |
| Gresham Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 801 | Compare → |
| Knoxville Baptist ChristianPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–10 | 2.3 mi | 12 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #62 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
Whittle Springs Middle School is listed in Knox County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Whittle Springs Middle School
Whittle Springs Middle School is a public middle school in Knoxville, TN, part of Knox County, serving approximately 467 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,382 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Whittle Springs Middle School
What grades does Whittle Springs Middle School serve?
Whittle Springs Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Whittle Springs Middle School?
Whittle Springs Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 467 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whittle Springs Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whittle Springs Middle School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Whittle Springs Middle School rank in TN?
Whittle Springs Middle School ranks #1,382 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Whittle Springs Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Whittle Springs Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Whittle Springs Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Whittle Springs Middle School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Whittle Springs Middle School a charter school?
No, Whittle Springs Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Whittle Springs Middle School a Title I school?
No, Whittle Springs Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 467
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Knox County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.4%
- Phone
- (865) 594-4474
- Area population (ZIP 37917)
- 25,738
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
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 37917; 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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