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Whittle Springs Middle School vs. Vine Middle/magnet

Should you attend Whittle Springs Middle School or Vine Middle/magnet? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Whittle Springs Middle School
2700 White Oak Ln
Knoxville, TN 37917
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Vine Middle/magnet
1807 Martin Luther King Jr Ave
Knoxville, TN 37915
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 467 students in grades 6-8, Whittle Springs Middle 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 16% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (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 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 393 students in grades 6-8, Vine Middle/magnet 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 7% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
467 students
393 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Whittle Springs Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Vine Middle/magnet over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Whittle Springs Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Vine Middle/magnet.
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
35 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Whittle Springs Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Vine Middle/magnet over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Whittle Springs Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Knox County School District and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Vine Middle/magnet with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Knox County School District and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1520 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
#1662 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Whittle Springs Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Vine Middle/magnet, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
16%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
7%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Whittle Springs Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Knox County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vine Middle/magnet who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Knox County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
12%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
11%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Whittle Springs Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Knox County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vine Middle/magnet who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Knox County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
19%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
13%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Whittle Springs Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Knox County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vine Middle/magnet who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Knox County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Whittle Springs Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Vine Middle/magnet by grade.
Grade 6 Students
182
128
Grade 7 Students
138
140
Grade 8 Students
147
125

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Whittle Springs Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Knox County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2007-08 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Vine Middle/magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Knox County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2006-07 school year.
% Hispanic
41%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Whittle Springs Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Knox County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Vine Middle/magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Knox County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
20%
60%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Whittle Springs Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Knox County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Vine Middle/magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Knox County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
31%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Whittle Springs Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Knox County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Vine Middle/magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Knox County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Whittle Springs Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Knox County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Vine Middle/magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Knox County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.70
0.59
This chart showcases the diversity score of Whittle Springs Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Knox County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Vine Middle/magnet, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Knox County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
66%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Whittle Springs Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Knox County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Vine Middle/magnet, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Knox County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Whittle Springs Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Knox County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Vine Middle/magnet, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Knox County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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