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Very Good

#587 of 1,786 schools in TN

Top 33% in state

Sullivan Gardens Elementary

Elementary School · Sullivan County

209 Rosemont AVE, Kingsport, TN 37660

Enrollment

217

Student-Teacher

13.6:1

Score

7.3

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Tennessee schools

#587 of 1,786

In Kingsport

#6 of 18

public schools

In district

#7 of 15

Sullivan County

Academic performance

9.1 / 10

Excellent

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Sullivan Gardens Elementary

7.3/10

Elementary School in Kingsport · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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6.4/10

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About Sullivan Gardens Elementary

Sullivan Gardens Elementary is a public elementary school in Kingsport, TN, part of Sullivan County. Sullivan Gardens Elementary serves approximately 217 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Sullivan Gardens Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #587 of 1,786 schools in TN.

Structured state assessment records for Sullivan Gardens Elementary show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.5 pts above district
  • This school 7.3 · Very Good
  • District avg 6.8
  • TN avg 6.8

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.18 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57.7% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53.2% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg+18.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+12.4 pts
Overall Proficiency55% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected+18.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile85th
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1
Per-Pupil Spending$11,468
Chronic Absenteeism24%

Sullivan Gardens Elementary — Students at Sullivan Gardens Elementary score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

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Test Scores TN TCAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 39.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
39.2% (2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency 39.0% (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
52%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
56%
ELA
54%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
54%
2014
Math
56%
ELA
44%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
34%
2017
Math
34%
ELA
28%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
34%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
34%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
27.3%
ELA
30.5%
2025
Math
57.7%
ELA
53.2%

* 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: 6.2/10.

How Sullivan Gardens Elementary Compares

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

Overall Score
7.3/10
67th percentile in TN
Academic
9.1/10
Excellent
Growth
6.2/10
Average
Environment
7.2/10
Very Good

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
14:1 student-teacher ratio
16 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
24.0%

Location

209 Rosemont AVE, Kingsport, TN 37660

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Sullivan Gardens Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. John Adams Elementary School (rated 8.7/10, 2.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Miller Perry Elementary (rated 8.3/10, 5.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Mt Carmel Elementary (rated 8.1/10, 5.8 miles away, in nearby Mt. Carmel), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Kingsport, see our Kingsport schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 6.5 mi
School Distance Rating
John Adams Elementary School Kingsport 2.7 mi 8.7
Rock Springs Elementary Kingsport 3.2 mi 7.4
Sullivan Heights Middle School Kingsport 3.4 mi 7.4
Fall Branch Elementary Fall Branch 5.0 mi 4.4
Andrew Johnson Elementary School Kingsport 4.9 mi 7.9
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School Kingsport 5.1 mi 6.4
ST PAUL'S DAY SCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN Kingsport 5.3 mi
John Sevier Middle School Kingsport 5.3 mi 5.1
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School Kingsport 5.8 mi 5.8
Palmer Early Learning Center Kingsport 5.2 mi 5.8
Andrew Jackson Elementary School Kingsport 5.7 mi 4.5
George Washington Elementary School Kingsport 5.7 mi 6.8
ST DOMINIC CATHOLIC SCHOOL Kingsport 5.3 mi 6.0
Dobyns - Bennett High School Kingsport 5.4 mi 6.6
APOSTOLIC GOSPEL ACADEMY Kingsport 6.2 mi 5.2
Miller Perry Elementary Kingsport 5.2 mi 8.3
Mt Carmel Elementary Mt. Carmel 5.8 mi 8.1
Ross N. Robinson Middle School Kingsport 5.6 mi 6.9
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Kingsport 5.8 mi 7.0
TOP ACADEMY Kingsport 6.5 mi 5.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 37660 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$46,913

Median Home Value

$177,800

Median Rent

$833/mo

Population

40,114

College Educated

23.7%

Homeownership

63.8%

Avg Commute

21.2 min

Poverty Rate

23.2%

Median Age

44.2

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North Sumner Elementary Bethpage, TN 7.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sullivan Gardens Elementary

What grades does Sullivan Gardens Elementary serve?

Sullivan Gardens Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Sullivan Gardens Elementary?

Sullivan Gardens Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 217 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sullivan Gardens Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Sullivan Gardens Elementary is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sullivan Gardens Elementary rank in TN?

Sullivan Gardens Elementary ranks #587 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Sullivan Gardens Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Sullivan Gardens Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Sullivan Gardens Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sullivan Gardens Elementary has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Sullivan Gardens Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Sullivan Gardens Elementary a Title I school?

No, Sullivan Gardens Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
10 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
12 Somewhat Bikeable

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Compare This School

How does Sullivan Gardens Elementary stack up?

Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
6.4
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
7.0
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
217
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Sullivan County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.0%

District

Sullivan County
District Enrollment
8,082
Schools in District
17
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,468
District Rank
#7 of 15

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