D
Needs Improvement
46/100

Gresham Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 500 Gresham RD, Knoxville, TN 37918
Overall
D
46/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 26th percentile in Tennessee
Growth
D
Students gain 0.74 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 20th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Tennessee schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

46
Repit Score
out of 100
801
Students
enrolled
16.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$11K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%26/1001.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%20/100Students gain 0.74 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.94 in 2009–19; 19th percentile in Tennessee (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%73/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 26% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Tennessee schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −29 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Tennessee. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency28% (−1 pts vs. state avg 29%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency23% (−2 pts vs. state avg 25%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Tennessee state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White36%30%reading +4 pts, math -4 pts63rd percentile (list)
Black12%8%reading +0 pts, math -2 pts39th percentile (list)
Hispanic12%12%reading -4 pts, math -5 pts32nd percentile (list)
Low-income17%12%reading +4 pts, math -1 pts47th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 500 Gresham RD
City Knoxville
ZIP Code 37918
District 4702220
NCES School ID 470222000786
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 37918

Understanding the community around Gresham Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $65,721
Per Capita Income $33,352
Poverty Rate 7.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 26.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.1%
High School or Higher 92.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $213,500
Median Rent $1,026
Owner-Occupied 68.0%
Renter-Occupied 32.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Gresham Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.3%
Female 45.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 57.8%
Black 17.6%
Hispanic/Latino 15.1%
Two or More Races 8.6%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 801
Teachers (FTE) 48.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Gresham Middle School?
Gresham Middle School has a Repit School Score of 46 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Gresham Middle School?
Gresham Middle School has 801 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.7:1.
What grades does Gresham Middle School serve?
Gresham Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Gresham Middle School receive per student?
Gresham Middle School receives $11,040 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Gresham Middle School in 37918 ▼
Avg Home Value
$336,034
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,611
1-Year Change
+2.8%
% Renters
32.0%

Other Schools in 37918

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026