Serving 1,187 students in grades 6-8, Bearden Middle School ranks in the top 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 26% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,187 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bearden Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Bearden Middle School's student population of 1,187 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,187 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bearden Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bearden Middle School is 0.60, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#800 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
14%
14%
Black
18%
21%
White
59%
59%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bearden Middle School's ranking?
Bearden Middle School is ranked #800 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Bearden Middle School often compared to?
Bearden Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Farragut Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Bearden Middle School?
1,187 students attend Bearden Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Bearden Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bearden Middle School?
Bearden Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bearden Middle School offer ?
Bearden Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bearden Middle School part of?
Bearden Middle School is part of Knox County School District.
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