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#55 of 1,786 schools in TN

Top 3% in state

Foothills Elementary

Elementary School · Maryville

520 Sandy Springs RD, Maryville, TN 37803

Enrollment

656

Student-Teacher

15.3:1

Score

9.1

Grades

Pre-K – 3rd

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Tennessee schools

#55 of 1,786

In Maryville

#3 of 20

public schools

In district

#2 of 7

Maryville

Equity

9.8 / 10

Excellent

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Foothills Elementary

9.1/10

Elementary School in Maryville · grades Pre-K – 3rd. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Montgomery Ridge Intermediate School

8.1/10

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7.2/10

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About Foothills Elementary

Foothills Elementary is a public elementary school in Maryville, TN, part of Maryville. Foothills Elementary serves approximately 656 students, and covers grades Pre-K-3rd, and has a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Foothills Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #55 of 1,786 schools in TN.

Structured state assessment records for Foothills Elementary show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 9.1 · Excellent
  • District avg 9.0
  • TN avg 6.8

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.09 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency78.8% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72.5% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg+39.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+31.7 pts
Overall Proficiency76% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected+23.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile95th
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.3:1
Per-Pupil Spending$12,075
Chronic Absenteeism9.9%

Foothills Elementary — Students at Foothills Elementary score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

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Test Scores TN TCAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 67.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
39.2% (2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency 67.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
40.8% (2025 TCAP)

Based on 29 test records from TN state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
68%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
78%
2011
Math
63%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
82%
ELA
62%
2025
Math
78.8%
ELA
72.5%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.0/10.

How Foothills Elementary Compares

See how Foothills Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
9.1/10
97th percentile in TN
Academic
9.7/10
Excellent
Growth
9.0/10
Excellent
Environment
8.2/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
15:1 student-teacher ratio
43 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
9.9%

Location

520 Sandy Springs RD, Maryville, TN 37803

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Foothills Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. John Sevier Elementary (rated 9.3/10, 4.0 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Alcoa Intermediate School (rated 9.3/10, 4.5 miles away, in nearby Alcoa), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Sam Houston Elementary (rated 8.7/10, 1.6 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Maryville, see our Maryville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.6 mi
School Distance Rating
Montgomery Ridge Intermediate School Maryville 0.1 mi 8.1
Fairview Elementary Maryville 1.1 mi 7.2
Maryville Junior High School Maryville 1.4 mi 5.9
Sam Houston Elementary Maryville 1.6 mi 8.7
Maryville High School Maryville 1.6 mi 7.3
MARYVILLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Maryville 2.1 mi 6.8
Montvale Elementary Maryville 2.6 mi 7.0
Maryville Virtual School Maryville 2.6 mi
William Blount High School Maryville 2.8 mi 5.4
Samuel Everett School of Innovation Maryville 3.5 mi 6.5
Coulter Grove Intermediate School Maryville 3.4 mi 8.6
APOSTOLIC CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Maryville 3.1 mi 5.6
Mary Blount Elementary Maryville 3.4 mi 6.2
Alcoa High School Alcoa 4.4 mi 6.8
Carpenters Middle School Maryville 4.1 mi 5.3
John Sevier Elementary Maryville 4.0 mi 9.3
Carpenters Elementary School Maryville 4.2 mi 6.4
Alcoa Intermediate School Alcoa 4.5 mi 9.3
Alcoa Middle School Alcoa 4.6 mi 7.4
Alcoa Elementary Alcoa 4.6 mi 8.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 37803 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$81,006

Median Home Value

$312,800

Median Rent

$1,107/mo

Population

33,822

College Educated

33.7%

Homeownership

81.6%

Avg Commute

25.1 min

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Median Age

46.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Foothills Elementary

What grades does Foothills Elementary serve?

Foothills Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.

How many students attend Foothills Elementary?

Foothills Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 656 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Foothills Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Foothills Elementary is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Foothills Elementary rank in TN?

Foothills Elementary ranks #55 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Foothills Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Foothills Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Foothills Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Foothills Elementary has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Foothills Elementary a charter school?

No, Foothills Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Foothills Elementary a Title I school?

No, Foothills Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
25 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
14 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 3rd
Enrollment
656
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Blount County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.9%

District

Maryville
District Enrollment
5,711
Schools in District
8
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,075
District Rank
#2 of 7

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