Farragut Middle School

200 West End Ave
Knoxville, TN 37922
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 1,328 students in grades 6-8, Farragut Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,328 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 5% in TN
  • : 70% (Top 5%)
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Farragut Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

School Overview

Farragut Middle School's student population of 1,328 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,328 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
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School Rankings

Farragut Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Farragut Middle School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#76 out of 1761 schools
(Top 5%)
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70%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Farragut Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Farragut Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Farragut Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
9%
2%
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Hispanic
6%
14%
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Black
2%
21%
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White
79%
59%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.37
This chart displays the diversity score of Farragut Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
45%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Farragut Middle School's ranking?
Farragut Middle School is ranked #76 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Farragut Middle School often compared to?
Farragut Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Valley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Farragut Middle School?
1,328 students attend Farragut Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Farragut Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Farragut Middle School?
Farragut Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Farragut Middle School offer ?
Farragut Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Farragut Middle School part of?
Farragut Middle School is part of Knox County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,328 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 70% (Top 5%)
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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