Northwest Middle School

5301 Pleasant Ridge Rd
Knoxville, TN 37912
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 761 students in grades 6-8, Northwest Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 761 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Northwest Middle School's student population of 761 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
761 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
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School Rankings

Northwest Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwest Middle School is 0.71, which is more 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)
#1616 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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7%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northwest 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.
15%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northwest 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.
18%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Northwest 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
12:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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2%
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Hispanic
36%
14%
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Black
25%
21%
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White
31%
59%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
8%
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.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Northwest 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
77%
45%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northwest Middle School's ranking?
Northwest Middle School is ranked #1616 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Northwest Middle School often compared to?
Northwest Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bearden Middle School, Holston Middle School, Whittle Springs Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Northwest Middle School?
761 students attend Northwest Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Northwest Middle School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 25% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwest Middle School?
Northwest Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Northwest Middle School offer ?
Northwest Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Northwest Middle School part of?
Northwest 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: 761 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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