Serving 590 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mary Blount Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 590 students
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mary Blount Elementary serves the northwest part of Maryville, TN, covering an area of approximately 12.4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mary Blount Elementary School's student population of 590 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
590 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
36 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mary Blount Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary Blount Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#530 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.2%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Orange
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary Blount Elementary School's ranking?
Mary Blount Elementary School is ranked #530 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Mary Blount Elementary School often compared to?
Mary Blount Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alcoa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Mary Blount Elementary School?
590 students attend Mary Blount Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Mary Blount Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Mary Blount Elementary School offer ?
Mary Blount Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mary Blount Elementary School part of?
Mary Blount Elementary School is part of Blount County School District.
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