Whittle Springs Middle School

466 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Whittle Springs Middle School is a public school located in Knoxville, Tennessee, serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Knox County School District. The school is situated in the North Knoxville area and is known for its diverse student body and commitment to fostering a supportive, community-focused learning environment. Like many schools in the district, Whittle Springs emphasizes core academic development while offering various extracurricular activities and programs designed to engage students during their crucial middle school years.

The school is dedicated to preparing its students for the transition to high school by focusing on both academic achievement and personal growth. In addition to standard curriculum offerings, the school often participates in district-wide initiatives aimed at literacy, STEM education, and student leadership. By maintaining a focus on consistent improvement and community engagement, Whittle Springs Middle School strives to provide a structured and inclusive atmosphere where students from various backgrounds can develop the skills necessary for future success.

466

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whittle Springs Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	133
Hispanic	200
Black	93
Two or More	40

Hispanic
200 (42.9%)
White
133 (28.5%)
Black
93 (20.0%)
Two or More
40 (8.6%)

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:	Yes
District:	Knox County
Phone:	(865)594-4474
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	466
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
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 6 136

Grade 7 179

Grade 8 151

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Whittle Springs Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	136
Grade 7	179
Grade 8	151

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Whittle Springs Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	214	45.9%
Male	252	54.1%

Middle School 6th - 8th