Powell Middle School

Public 6-8

 3329 West Emory RD
       Powell, TN  37849


(865) 938-9008

District: Knox County

SchoolDigger Rank:
206th of 594 Tennessee Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,895 Help


Students who attend Powell Middle School usually attend:

High:    Powell High School

Feeder schools for Powell Middle School:

Elementary:    Powell Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  822

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.3%
Hispanic:
10.8%
Two or more races:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39% Help


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Compare Details Powell Middle School ranks better than 65.3% of middle schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 5th among 16 ranked middle schools in the Knox County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.67. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.3%), Hispanic (10.8%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Powell Middle School is 14.9, which is the 7th best among 16 middle schools in the Knox County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Powell Middle School is $8,895. 9 middle schools in the Knox County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Powell Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Powell Middle School 206th of 594 Tennessee public middle schools. (See Powell Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Male students:
African American students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Knox County:

SchoolDigger ranks Knox County 89th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Powell Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Powell Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 63.71 148th 435 66.0%
2011 67.33 143rd 462 69.0%
2012 52.68 240th 466 48.5%
2013 69.45 143rd 475 69.9%
2014 69.63 110th 485 77.3%
2015 71.29 128th 492 74.0%
2017 57.62 141st 362 61.0%
2018 78.02 76th 563 86.5%
2019 61.78 163rd 574 71.6%
2021 59.02 183rd 576 68.2%
2022 58.56 198th 569 65.2%
2023 59.67 206th 594 65.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Powell Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.29 30th 42 28.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Powell Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.53 18th 279 93.5%
2019 37.35 133rd 222 40.1%
2021 29.14 182nd 238 23.5%
2022 25.71 224th 260 13.8%
2023 39.07 143rd 288 50.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Powell Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.82 155th 481 67.8%
2019 51.93 189th 490 61.4%
2021 54.33 151st 483 68.7%
2022 47.83 224th 495 54.7%
2023 44.82 257th 514 50.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Powell Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 57.89 188th 529 64.5%
2021 60.08 162nd 538 69.9%
2022 58.28 186th 552 66.3%
2023 55.41 225th 560 59.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Powell Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 62.95 140th 523 73.2%
2021 55.26 190th 529 64.1%
2022 55.38 216th 540 60.0%
2023 60.51 188th 557 66.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Powell Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.03 61st 284 78.5%
2019 44.31 135th 293 53.9%
2021 49.58 109th 277 60.6%
2022 45.47 128th 299 57.2%
2023 51.90 123rd 316 61.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Powell Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.18 94th 219 57.1%
2019 44.01 112th 228 50.9%
2021 41.22 128th 261 51.0%
2022 45.10 132nd 275 52.0%
2023 41.55 151st 285 47.0%
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Rank History for White students at Powell Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.14 100th 481 79.2%
2019 56.94 162nd 484 66.5%
2021 54.40 187th 496 62.3%
2022 52.41 201st 500 59.8%
2023 53.59 211th 503 58.1%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Powell Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 754 12 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 772
1989 603 5 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 608
1990 637 10 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 648
1991 684 11 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 697
1992 704 11 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 717
1993 736 20 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 756
1994 756 19 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 777
1995 829 15 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 845
1996 829 15 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 845
1997 873 11 4 0 0 n/a n/a -30 858
1998 759 115 13 7 2 n/a n/a -2 894
1999 837 12 5 2 5 n/a n/a -1 860
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 976 976
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 850 850
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 911 911
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 911 911
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 862 862
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 884 884
2006 851 23 4 19 5 n/a n/a 0 902
2007 889 30 3 14 8 n/a n/a 0 944
2008 880 27 1 16 5 n/a n/a 0 929
2009 870 32 1 14 7 n/a n/a 0 924
2010 837 31 8 19 4 n/a n/a 0 899
2011 847 23 4 25 5 3 3 0 910
2012 955 42 8 30 4 4 7 0 1050
2013 925 35 4 41 1 2 9 0 1017
2014 868 35 5 41 0 1 7 0 957
2015 840 35 5 46 1 0 12 0 939
2016 751 36 3 53 1 0 14 0 858
2017 760 34 3 70 1 0 21 0 889
2018 780 39 6 75 2 1 24 0 927
2019 771 33 7 84 2 1 32 0 930
2020 768 30 7 97 2 0 38 0 942
2021 727 30 9 86 0 0 35 0 887
2022 700 33 6 88 1 0 41 0 869
2023 660 29 7 89 2 0 35 0 822

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Powell Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 772 22.0 35.0 n/a
1989 608 22.0 27.6 n/a
1990 648 22.0 29.4 n/a
1991 697 34.0 20.5 n/a
1992 717 34.0 21.0 n/a
1993 756 34.0 22.2 n/a
1994 777 40.0 19.4 n/a
1995 845 40.0 21.1 n/a
1996 845 40.0 21.1 n/a
1997 858 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 894 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 860 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 976 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 850 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 911 n/a n/a n/a
2003 911 n/a n/a n/a
2004 862 n/a n/a n/a
2005 884 n/a n/a n/a
2006 902 51.1 17.7 n/a
2007 944 51.0 18.5 26
2008 929 50.1 18.5 26.2
2009 924 50.1 18.4 25.6
2010 899 49.3 18.2 31.1
2011 910 50.0 18.2 36.2
2012 1050 55.9 18.7 43.7
2013 1017 57.6 17.6 42.9
2014 957 57.7 16.5 44.9
2015 939 57.0 16.4 38
2016 858 53.0 16.1 43.1
2017 889 54.4 16.3 n/a
2018 927 47.5 19.5 n/a
2019 930 50.1 18.5 n/a
2020 942 52.7 17.8 39
2021 887 54.5 16.2 n/a
2022 869 55.5 15.6 n/a
2023 822 55.0 14.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Powell Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 772 22.0 35.0 n/a
1989 608 22.0 27.6 n/a
1990 648 22.0 29.4 n/a
1991 697 34.0 20.5 n/a
1992 717 34.0 21.0 n/a
1993 756 34.0 22.2 n/a
1994 777 40.0 19.4 n/a
1995 845 40.0 21.1 n/a
1996 845 40.0 21.1 n/a
1997 858 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 894 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 860 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 976 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 850 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 911 n/a n/a n/a
2003 911 n/a n/a n/a
2004 862 n/a n/a n/a
2005 884 n/a n/a n/a
2006 902 51.1 17.7 n/a
2007 944 51.0 18.5 26
2008 929 50.1 18.5 26.2
2009 924 50.1 18.4 25.6
2010 899 49.3 18.2 31.1
2011 910 50.0 18.2 36.2
2012 1050 55.9 18.7 43.7
2013 1017 57.6 17.6 42.9
2014 957 57.7 16.5 44.9
2015 939 57.0 16.4 38
2016 858 53.0 16.1 43.1
2017 889 54.4 16.3 n/a
2018 927 47.5 19.5 n/a
2019 930 50.1 18.5 n/a
2020 942 52.7 17.8 39
2021 887 54.5 16.2 n/a
2022 869 55.5 15.6 n/a
2023 822 55.0 14.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Powell Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $527 (6.4%) $7,290 (89.1%) $8,183
2020 $516 (6.3%) $7,406 (89.9%) $8,239
2021 $693 (7.8%) $7,935 (89.2%) $8,895

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Powell Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 163rd of 574 Middle schoolsRanks 206th of 594 Middle schools
 6.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Powell Middle School)41.532.2
 9.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Knox County)40.635.5
 5.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)3933.8
 5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Powell Middle School)38.339.1
 0.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Knox County)40.338
 2.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.435.9
 2.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (Powell Middle School)54.251.3
 2.9%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Knox County)4749.8
 2.8%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)3843.4
 5.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Powell Middle School)38.835
 3.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Knox County)37.338.2
 0.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)33.635
 1.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Powell Middle School)39.338.3
 1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Knox County)41.540.1
 1.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.436.1
 0.7%
7th Grade Social Studies (Powell Middle School)45.951.5
 5.6%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Knox County)52.752.5
 0.2%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)43.246.9
 3.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Powell Middle School)25.331.8
 6.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Knox County)25.421.6
 3.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)35.134
 1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Powell Middle School)28.824.1
 4.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Knox County)33.227.7
 5.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)27.126.3
 0.8%
8th Grade Algebra I (Powell Middle School)71.982.1
 10.2%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Knox County)7468.3
 5.7%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Tennessee)75.676.3
 0.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Powell Middle School)4044.1
 4.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Knox County)47.449.4
 2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)41.541.6
 0.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Powell Middle School)36.233
 3.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Knox County)40.838.1
 2.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Powell Middle School)35.533.3
 2.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Knox County)38.740.1
 1.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%
All Grades Algebra I (Powell Middle School)71.982.1
 10.2%
   All Grades Algebra I (Knox County)27.321.2
 6.1%
   All Grades Algebra I (Tennessee)27.423.2
 4.2%
All Grades Social Studies (Powell Middle School)46.848.7
 1.9%
   All Grades Social Studies (Knox County)49.150.6
 1.5%
   All Grades Social Studies (Tennessee)40.943.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students930822
 11.6%
African American3329
 12.1%
American Indian22
Asian77
Hispanic8489
 6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White771660
 14.4%
Two or More Races3235
 9.4%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 822 students attended Powell Middle School.

Powell Middle School ranks 206th of 594 Tennessee middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Powell Middle School usually go on to attend Powell High School

Students at Powell Middle School are 80% White, 11% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 4% African American.


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