Serving 453 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy 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 10% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 453 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy's student population of 453 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
453 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy 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 Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy is 0.53, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1588 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
12%
14%
Black
66%
21%
White
11%
59%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy's ranking?
Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy is ranked #1588 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy often compared to?
Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy?
453 students attend Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy?
Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy offer ?
Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy part of?
Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy is part of Knox County School District.
In what neighborhood is Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy located?
Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy is located in the East Knoxville neighborhood of Knoxville, TN. There are 2 other public schools located in East Knoxville.
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