Serving 810 students in grades 6-8, Powell Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 810 students
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Powell Middle School serves the northwest part of Powell, TN, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 32.5 square miles. Families typically drive about 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located up to 6.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Powell Middle School's student population of 810 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
810 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
53 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. View full 38-year historical data
School Rankings
Powell Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Powell Middle School is 0.39, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#727 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Hispanic
13%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Black
5%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
77%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.4%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Powell Middle School's ranking?
Powell Middle School is ranked #727 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Powell Middle School often compared to?
Powell Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bearden Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Powell Middle School?
810 students attend Powell Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Powell Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Powell Middle School offer ?
Powell Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Powell Middle School part of?
Powell Middle School is part of Knox County School District.
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