Powell Middle School

810 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Powell Middle School, located at 3329 West Emory Road in Powell, Tennessee, serves as a key educational institution within the Knox County School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the academic and social development of students typically ranging from grades 6 through 8. The school is deeply integrated into the local Powell community, functioning as a central hub for families in the area and maintaining a commitment to preparing students for the transition to high school level academics and extracurriculars.

The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that balances rigorous core curriculum requirements—such as math, science, language arts, and social studies—with a variety of elective opportunities. Like other schools in the Knox County system, Powell Middle emphasizes student growth, character development, and active community involvement. By offering a mix of athletic programs, arts, and clubs, the school aims to provide a well-rounded experience that addresses the unique developmental needs of early adolescents.

810

Total Students

55.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Powell Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	620
Hispanic	108
Black	40
Asian	5
Two or More	36
American Indian	1

White
620 (76.5%)
Hispanic
108 (13.3%)
Black
40 (4.9%)
Two or More
36 (4.4%)
Asian
5 (0.6%)
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)938-9008
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	810
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
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 6 290

Grade 7 265

Grade 8 255

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Powell Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	290
Grade 7	265
Grade 8	255

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Powell Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	395	48.8%
Male	415	51.2%

Middle School 6th - 8th