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Public elementary school · Alcoa · Alcoa, Tennessee

Alcoa Intermediate School

Alcoa Intermediate School rates 9.4, right at the middle of Alcoa's elementary schools, whose rated median is 9.0.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
9.4this school

9.4 on a one-to-ten scale; the Alcoa median is 9.0.

#13 of 1,790 schools in Tennessee · Alcoa: 2 elementary schools rated, median 9.0

The brief

An elementary school in Alcoa, TN where students score 55 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 13 of 1,790 schools in Tennessee and 1 of 4 in Alcoa.

Alcoa Intermediate School is listed in Alcoa, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math59%20 points above the Tennessee average of 39%475 students tested · 2025 TCAP
Reading50%9 points above the Tennessee average of 41%476 students tested · 2025 TCAP
Proficiency has improved 16 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2025, across a 11-year record (2015–2025).2025 TCAP; 19 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
9.8
50% of the rating
Academics
8.9
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.2
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2015-2025).

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37701; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Alcoa Intermediate School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$63,202
Median home value
$239,600
Median rent
$1,101/mo
College educated
34.5%
Homeownership
66.6%
Poverty rate
12.8%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
15
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
29
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
1,610/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Alcoa. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Alcoa), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Alcoa Intermediate Schoolthis school
    9.4
  2. John Sevier Elementary2.6 mi
    9.3Compare →
  3. Sam Houston Elementary3.2 mi
    8.8Compare →
  4. Middlesettlements3.3 mi
    7.8Compare →
  5. Samuel Everett School of Innovation2.1 mi
    7.0Compare →
  6. Mary Blount Elementary4.3 mi
    6.4Compare →
  7. Rockford Elementary3.0 mi
    5.9Compare →
  8. Eagleton Elementary3.6 mi
    5.8Compare →
  9. Maryville Virtual School2.5 mi
    not ratedCompare →
Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Alcoa Intermediate School among the rated peers.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Alcoa Intermediate School

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Alcoa Intermediate School opened in 2015 and serves students in grades 3 through 5 1. The school has an enrollment of 460 students distributed across 22 regular education classrooms 1. It maintains a teacher-to-student ratio of 16:1 and provides a 1:1 technology student-to-device ratio 1. The school's motto is "Graduating Competitive Students" 1. Its mission statement emphasizes being student-centered, collaborative, innovative, and committed to continuous improvement and positive impact on the school system, county, and state 1. Recent news items indicate the school was hiring full-time teachers for grades 3-5 for the 2026-2027 academic year and had tuition applications available 1. Staff recognition included Mr. Russell being named Staff Member of the Year 1. Upcoming events listed include a 4th Grade Field Trip, a Math Fluency Field Trip, a Choir Concert, and a Field Day, with a designated no-school day for teacher work 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.ais.alcoaschools.net
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Questions families ask

What grades does Alcoa Intermediate School serve?

Alcoa Intermediate School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Alcoa Intermediate School?

Alcoa Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 456 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Alcoa Intermediate School?

The student-teacher ratio at Alcoa Intermediate School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Alcoa Intermediate School rank in TN?

Alcoa Intermediate School ranks #13 of 1,790 schools in TN.

What is Alcoa Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?

Alcoa Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Alcoa Intermediate School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Alcoa Intermediate School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).

Is Alcoa Intermediate School a charter school?

No, Alcoa Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Alcoa Intermediate School a Title I school?

No, Alcoa Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.

School facts

Grades
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
456
Student-teacher ratio
14.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Blount County
Phone
(865) 982-4767
Rank in district
#1 of 4
Schools in district
4
District spending per student
$13,177
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.2%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 37701)
9,608
Area average commute
24.4 min
Area median age
35.1

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Tennessee Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.