Serving 509 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ft Sanders Education Development Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 509 students
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Ft Sanders Education Development Center covers the entire school district in Knoxville, TN, encompassing approximately 525.9 square miles. Families within this area can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 12.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 18.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ft Sanders Education Development Center's student population of 509 students has grown by 55% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
509 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
9 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ft Sanders Education Development Center is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≥50%
51%
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
16%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)0.6%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Ft Sanders Education Development Center often compared to?
Ft Sanders Education Development Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Fair Garden Family/community Center, Knox Adaptive Education Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TN state average).
How many students attend Ft Sanders Education Development Center?
509 students attend Ft Sanders Education Development Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Ft Sanders Education Development Center students are White, 17% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Ft Sanders Education Development Center offer ?
Ft Sanders Education Development Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ft Sanders Education Development Center part of?
Ft Sanders Education Development Center is part of Knox County School District.
In what neighborhood is Ft Sanders Education Development Center located?
Ft Sanders Education Development Center is located in the Fort Sanders neighborhood of Knoxville, TN.
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