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Belle Morris Elementary School

2308 Washington Pike
Knoxville, TN 37917
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 406 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Belle Morris Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 406 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Belle Morris Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Belle Morris Elementary School's student population of 406 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
406 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Belle Morris Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belle Morris Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#1405 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Belle Morris Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Belle Morris Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Belle Morris Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Belle Morris Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Belle Morris Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
31%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Belle Morris Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
24%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Belle Morris Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
34%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Belle Morris Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Belle Morris Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Belle Morris Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of Belle Morris Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Belle Morris Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Belle Morris Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belle Morris Elementary School's ranking?
Belle Morris Elementary School is ranked #1405 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Belle Morris Elementary School?
406 students attend Belle Morris Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Belle Morris Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belle Morris Elementary School?
Belle Morris Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Belle Morris Elementary School offer ?
Belle Morris Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Belle Morris Elementary School part of?
Belle Morris Elementary School is part of Knox County School District.
In what neighborhood is Belle Morris Elementary School located?
Belle Morris Elementary School is located in the Belle Morris neighborhood of Knoxville, TN.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 406 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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