John Sevier Elementary School

2001 Sequoyah Avenue
Maryville, TN 37804
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 608 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, John Sevier Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 608 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 5% in TN
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

John Sevier Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

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School Overview

John Sevier Elementary School's student population of 608 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
608 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

John Sevier Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Sevier Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TN)
#73 out of 1721 schools
(Top 5%)
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65-69%
28%
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50-54%
30%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
10%
13%
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Black
2%
21%
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White
81%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.33
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is John Sevier Elementary School's ranking?
John Sevier Elementary School is ranked #73 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are John Sevier Elementary School often compared to?
John Sevier Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Foothills Elementary School, Sam Houston Elementary School, Eagleton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend John Sevier Elementary School?
608 students attend John Sevier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of John Sevier Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Sevier Elementary School?
John Sevier Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does John Sevier Elementary School offer ?
John Sevier Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is John Sevier Elementary School part of?
John Sevier Elementary School is part of Maryville School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 608 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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