Summary:
Zip code 37923 in Knoxville, Tennessee, is served by a single middle school: Cedar Bluff Middle School, part of Knox County Schools, serving grades 6 through 8 with 580 students. The school has earned a 3-star rating for three consecutive years and currently ranks in the 63rd percentile of Tennessee middle schools, placing it solidly in the upper-middle tier statewide.
Academically, the school's biggest strength is advanced math: 67.4% of Cedar Bluff students taking Algebra I scored proficient, more than double the Knox County (32.8%) and Tennessee (32.3%) averages. However, in standard math and English language arts, Cedar Bluff trails both the district and state. Only 36.0% of students are proficient in general math compared to 45.0% for the district, and ELA proficiency sits at 35.5% versus 44.7% for Knox County. Seventh grade ELA is a particular concern at 32.6% proficiency. Science and social studies are closer to district averages, with 7th-grade social studies a standout at 65.6% proficiency. Chronic absenteeism is a positive: 15.4% of students are chronically absent, notably better than the district (19.4%) and state (18.3%). Per-student spending is $12,523.
An interesting dynamic emerges in 8th-grade math. Only 23.7% of 8th graders in standard math scored proficient, far below the state average, but this is partly because many strong math students take Algebra I instead. Cedar Bluff's 8th-grade Algebra I proficiency (66.7%) trails the district (83.2%) and state (88.3%) averages for that course, suggesting room to grow in advanced math support. For parents, Cedar Bluff offers a stable, upper-middle-tier learning environment with strong attendance and an impressive Algebra I program, but ELA and general math proficiency are areas the school should prioritize improving.
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