Serving 517 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 517 students
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy serves the eastern part of Knoxville, TN, covering an area of approximately 4.6 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive, typically around 1.1 miles from the school. The furthest edge of the attendance zone extends up to 2.1 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy's student population of 517 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
517 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
44 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Motto
We at Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Academy will empower ourselves and others to lead, succeed, and achieve to the highest potential every day by being Global Leaders.
School Rankings
Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy is 0.59, 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
#1596 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
19%
16%
Black
60%
20%
White
13%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.7%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 #1596 out of 1,728 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 34% 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?
517 students attend Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy offer ?
Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
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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