Serving 511 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Sam Houston 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 60-64% (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 15% 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: 511 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sam Houston Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Sam Houston Elementary School's student population of 511 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
511 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sam Houston 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 Sam Houston Elementary School is 0.27, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#42 out of 1721 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
13%
Black
4%
21%
White
85%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
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 Sam Houston Elementary School's ranking?
Sam Houston Elementary School is ranked #42 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Sam Houston Elementary School often compared to?
Sam Houston Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Foothills Elementary School, John Sevier 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 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Sam Houston Elementary School?
511 students attend Sam Houston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Sam Houston Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sam Houston Elementary School?
Sam Houston Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sam Houston Elementary School offer ?
Sam Houston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Sam Houston Elementary School part of?
Sam Houston Elementary School is part of Maryville School District.
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