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#30 of 1,786 schools in TN

Top 2% in state

John Sevier Elementary

Elementary School · Maryville

2001 Sequoyah Avenue, Maryville, TN 37804

Enrollment

645

Student-Teacher

14.7:1

Score

9.3

Grades

Pre-K – 3rd

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Tennessee schools

#30 of 1,786

In Maryville

#1 of 20

public schools

In district

#1 of 7

Maryville

Equity

9.7 / 10

Excellent

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John Sevier Elementary

9.3/10

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

Porter Elementary

9.2/10

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8.6/10

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About John Sevier Elementary

John Sevier Elementary is a public elementary school in Maryville, TN, part of Maryville. John Sevier Elementary serves approximately 645 students, and covers grades Pre-K-3rd, and has a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. John Sevier Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #30 of 1,786 schools in TN.

Structured state assessment records for John Sevier Elementary show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 9.3 · Excellent
  • District avg 9.0
  • TN avg 6.8

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.33 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency77.9% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency66.9% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg+38.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+26.1 pts
Overall Proficiency72% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected+19.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile93th
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.7:1
Per-Pupil Spending$12,075
Chronic Absenteeism12.4%

John Sevier Elementary — Students at John Sevier Elementary score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

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Test Scores TN TCAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 61.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
39.2% (2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency 56.1% (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

↑ Improving

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

2009
Math
47%
ELA
54%
2010
Math
63%
ELA
58%
2011
Math
61%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
72%
ELA
52%
2025
Math
77.9%
ELA
66.9%

* 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: 9.5/10.

How John Sevier Elementary Compares

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

Overall Score
9.3/10
98th percentile in TN
Academic
9.6/10
Excellent
Growth
9.5/10
Excellent
Environment
8.4/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
15:1 student-teacher ratio
44 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
12.4%

Location

2001 Sequoyah Avenue, Maryville, TN 37804

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering John Sevier Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Alcoa Intermediate School (rated 9.3/10, 2.6 miles away, in nearby Alcoa), with a very similar rating. Another option is Porter Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 4.6 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Foothills Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 4.0 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Maryville, see our Maryville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.5 mi
School Distance Rating
Coulter Grove Intermediate School Maryville 0.6 mi 8.6
Samuel Everett School of Innovation Maryville 0.7 mi 6.5
Maryville Virtual School Maryville 1.5 mi
Eagleton College and Career Academy Maryville 1.9 mi 5.9
ADVENTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL OF MARYVILLE Maryville 1.6 mi
Alcoa Elementary Alcoa 2.4 mi 8.5
Sam Houston Elementary Maryville 2.5 mi 8.7
CLAYTON-BRADLEY ACADEMY Maryville 2.8 mi 6.7
Maryville Junior High School Maryville 2.6 mi 5.9
Maryville High School Maryville 2.5 mi 7.3
Alcoa Intermediate School Alcoa 2.6 mi 9.3
Eagleton Elementary Maryville 2.8 mi 5.6
Alcoa High School Alcoa 2.6 mi 6.8
Alcoa Middle School Alcoa 2.7 mi 7.4
Rockford Elementary Rockford 3.7 mi 5.7
Montgomery Ridge Intermediate School Maryville 3.9 mi 8.1
Foothills Elementary Maryville 4.0 mi 9.1
Heritage Middle School Maryville 4.3 mi 5.1
Porter Elementary Maryville 4.6 mi 9.2
Heritage High School Maryville 4.5 mi 6.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 37804 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$75,794

Median Home Value

$224,400

Median Rent

$1,155/mo

Population

27,423

College Educated

21.6%

Homeownership

76%

Avg Commute

23.5 min

Poverty Rate

8.9%

Median Age

40.3

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
Alcoa Intermediate School Alcoa, TN 9.3
Arlington Elementary Arlington, TN 9.3
Collierville Elementary School Collierville, TN 9.3
Crieve Hall Elementary Nashville, TN 9.3
Crosswind Elementary School Collierville, TN 9.3
Findlay Elementary Sparta, TN 9.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about John Sevier Elementary

What grades does John Sevier Elementary serve?

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

How many students attend John Sevier Elementary?

John Sevier Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 645 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at John Sevier Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at John Sevier Elementary 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 John Sevier Elementary rank in TN?

John Sevier Elementary ranks #30 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is John Sevier Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

John Sevier Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 John Sevier Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, John Sevier Elementary has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is John Sevier Elementary a charter school?

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

Is John Sevier Elementary a Title I school?

No, John Sevier Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
13 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
33 Somewhat Bikeable

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How does John Sevier Elementary stack up?

Porter Elementary
9.2

Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 3rd
Enrollment
645
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Blount County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.4%

District

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

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