Bearden Middle School

1,229 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Bearden Middle School, located at 1000 Francis Road in Knoxville, Tennessee, is a prominent public school serving students in the Knox County School District. As a central fixture in the Bearden community, the school is known for fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth. It serves a diverse student population, preparing them for the transition to high school by offering a wide array of core subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities designed to cater to a variety of student interests and learning styles.

Beyond the classroom, Bearden Middle School places a strong emphasis on community engagement and student development. The school typically offers various sports teams, clubs, and arts programs, which help promote school spirit and provide students with opportunities to develop leadership and social skills. With its convenient location and commitment to the "Bearden" identity, the school is well-regarded for its efforts to maintain high educational standards while encouraging students to become active, responsible citizens within their local Knoxville community.

1,229

Total Students

76.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bearden Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	694
Hispanic	246
Black	191
Asian	18
Two or More	75
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

White
694 (56.5%)
Hispanic
246 (20.0%)
Black
191 (15.5%)
Two or More
75 (6.1%)
Asian
18 (1.5%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Knox County
Phone:	(865)539-7839
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,229
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	76.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 389

Grade 7 442

Grade 8 398

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bearden Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	389
Grade 7	442
Grade 8	398

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bearden Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	603	49.1%
Male	626	50.9%

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