John Sevier Middle School
Tel:
(423)378-2450
- John Sevier Middle School serves 821 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 34% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 36%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35% (which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%.
Top Placements
John Sevier Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- John Sevier Middle School's student population of 821 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 821 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 55 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- John Sevier Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of John Sevier Middle School is 0.38, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TN) |
| Overall School Rank | #7 out of 573 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 36% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 35% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 10% |
| Black | 12% | 22% |
| White | 78% | 63% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.38 | n/a |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kingsport School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to John Sevier Middle School is Dobyns - Bennett High School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is North Middle School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Abraham Lincoln Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Kingsport Abraham Lincoln Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 467 students
0.5 miles
1000 Summer St
Kingsport, TN 37664
(423)378-2360 0.5 PK-5 467 - Kingsport North Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 340 students
0.9 miles
2533 John B. Denis By-pass
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423)354-1753 0.9 6-8 340 - Kingsport Dobyns - Bennett High School Grades: 9-12 | 2233 students
1.1 miles
1 Tribe Way
Kingsport, TN 37664
(423)378-8400 1.1 9-12 2233 - Kingsport Ketron Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 696 students
1.1 miles
3301 Bloomington Pk
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423)354-1715 1.1 PK-5 696 - Kingsport Palmer Early Learning Center Special Education School
Grades: PK | 143 students
1.1 miles
1609 Ft Henry Dr
Kingsport, TN 37664
(423)378-2160 1.1 PK 143
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