Vine Middle/magnet

1807 Martin Luther King Jr Ave
Knoxville, TN 37915
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 440 students in grades 6-8, Vine Middle/magnet 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 11% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% 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: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 440 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Vine Middle/magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

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School Overview

Vine Middle/magnet's student population of 440 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
440 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Vine Middle/magnet 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 Vine Middle/magnet is 0.55, 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)
#1603 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Vine Middle/magnet, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Vine Middle/magnet 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.
11%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Vine Middle/magnet 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.
13%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Vine Middle/magnet 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
11:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
12%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Vine Middle/magnet and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
64%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Vine Middle/magnet and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
18%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Vine Middle/magnet and the percentage of White public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Vine Middle/magnet and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Vine Middle/magnet.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Vine Middle/magnet 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
59%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Vine Middle/magnet and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Vine Middle/magnet and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vine Middle/magnet's ranking?
Vine Middle/magnet is ranked #1603 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Vine Middle/magnet often compared to?
Vine Middle/magnetis often viewed alongside schools like Whittle Springs Middle School, Bearden Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Vine Middle/magnet?
440 students attend Vine Middle/magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Vine Middle/magnet students are Black, 18% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vine Middle/magnet?
Vine Middle/magnet has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Vine Middle/magnet offer ?
Vine Middle/magnet offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Vine Middle/magnet part of?
Vine Middle/magnet is part of Knox County School District.
In what neighborhood is Vine Middle/magnet located?
Vine Middle/magnet is located in the East Knoxville neighborhood of Knoxville, TN. There are 2 other public schools located in East Knoxville.

School Reviews

5   5/1/2012
Good academic programs, music and art class choices are excellent.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - kitty
2   4/12/2009
My daughter has attended Vine Middle School since the beginning of this year. The teachers are wonderful and I have felt that my daughter was getting a good education. We chose this school because of the programs that were offered and the promise of a constantly improving academic program. There are a lot of children that have a "tough" and defensive demeanor, and my daughter has fortunately been able to avoid them. Now, we are told that due to budget cuts, 3 of my daughter's classes are being cut. The dance program, video production and Beta club will no longer be offered. I was told that the administrators have recommended against encouraging enrollment of children from the Honors Magnet Elementary School as they were "problematic" for the "tough" crowd to tolerate.
- Posted by Parent - lafon

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 440 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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