Gresham Middle School serves about 800 students at its campus located in Knoxville, Tennessee. Students in grades six through eight are encouraged to reach their goals and interact with their peers through participation in academic pursuits, clubs, sports and musical ensembles.
Gresham Middle School is named for Hassie Kate Gresham, who served as principal at Central High School for more than 30 years. Gresham was the first woman to become a high school principal in Tennessee. During her tenure, Central High School occupied the building where Gresham Middle is today. The Gresham Middle School Foundation is a nonprofit that supports Gresham Middle School by providing opportunities that would not otherwise be available to staff and students.
Student-athletes at Gresham can participate in basketball, cheer, dance, pep club or track and field. There is also a robust instrumental music program with a band for each grade level, as well as a guitar club, jazz ensemble and an audition-only wind ensemble for seventh and eighth graders.
Gresham offers its students several clubs, including National Junior Beta Club, robotics, crochet, art, rock climbing, writing and yearbook clubs.
Following eighth grade graduation, Gresham students will begin ninth grade at Central High School.
Gresham Middle School
Public Middle School
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Grade 6-8
500 Gresham Rd,
Knoxville, TN
Knox County Schools
School Details
Head of School
Donna Parker
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
23%
Reading Proficiency
34%
Niche Grade
B
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
23%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
48
Full Time Teachers
48
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.6%
GreatSchools Rating
2
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
31.4%
State Average
32.2%
Science
36.1%
State Average
37%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
410:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.6%
Female
47.4%
White
58.3%
Black
19.3%
Hispanic
12.6%
Two or more races
8.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
4/22/2025
Second child to go thru this school. That’s 4 years of bullying never getting any issue corrected. Having confirmed diagnosis dismissed with huffy tones and still now the principle is very dismissive of any potential problems. The bullying at this school is absolutely insane and even when it’s repor...
4/5/2024
I miss all my people at greshammm!!!!
2/10/2023
My experience with this school has been quite mostly terrible. Students are not assisted; accordingly, they are usually left in the dark if they fail a large grade. As well as them allowing 2 Failing classes to pass instead of assisting the students. I believe if any failing classes qualified for a...
12/16/2022
Horrible experience. Bullying issues that are not resolved. Rude office staff. Unhelpful and uncaring administration that does not care about children's safety or their education. Mrs. Glover is a terrible principal and encourages bullying while also being a bully herself. I hope she doesn't make it...
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Average Home Value
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Gresham Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Knoxville, TN and is served by the Knox County Schools in Tennessee. The school has a total enrollment of 779 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 23% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 34% are proficient in reading. Gresham Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $322,486. Discover additional schools in the area, like Central High School, Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy, Richard Yoakley School, and more. Learn more about what Knoxville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Gresham Middle School.