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Sevierville Middle School

Summary:

Sevierville Middle School is a public middle school serving 737 students in grades 6-8 in Sevierville, Tennessee, which is part of the Sevier County School District. The school faces significant challenges, with consistently underperforming academic results, a declining statewide ranking, and a student population that is notably more Hispanic than nearby schools.

Sevierville Middle School's proficiency rates in core subjects like Mathematics (23.9%), English Language Arts (23.6%), and Science (29.1%) are well below the state averages, and the school's statewide ranking has dropped from 220 out of 576 Tennessee middle schools in 2020-2021 to 412 out of 594 in 2022-2023. This places the school in the bottom third of middle schools in the state. The school's performance is particularly low for its Hispanic and English Language Learner student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 10-15% of Tennessee middle schools in these categories.

When compared to nearby middle schools like Seymour Junior High and Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High, both within 10 miles of Sevierville Middle School, it becomes clear that the school is underperforming its peers. These nearby schools have significantly higher proficiency rates and statewide rankings, suggesting that Sevierville Middle School may need to closely examine its instructional practices, curriculum, and support systems to address the unique needs of its student population, which includes a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students compared to the surrounding area.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 520 High ST
       Sevierville, TN  37862

(865) 453-0311

District: Sevier County


Students who attend Sevierville Middle School usually attend:

High:    Gary Hardin Academy
    Gatlinburg Pittman High
    Northview Senior Academy
    Pigeon Forge High School
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Feeder schools for Sevierville Middle School:

Elementary:    Boyds Creek Elementary School
    Catlettsburg Elementary School
    Catons Chapel Elementary
    Jones Cove Elementary
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Middle:    Sevierville Intermediate

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  737

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.9%
Hispanic:
45.2%
African American:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.5% Help


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Compare Details Sevierville Middle School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.65. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Sevierville Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Sevier County:

SchoolDigger ranks Sevier County 88th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sevierville Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Sevierville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 43.54 258th 435 40.7%
2011 32.47 344th 462 25.5%
2012 28.21 373rd 466 20.0%
2013 49.36 309th 475 34.9%
2014 46.28 291st 485 40.0%
2015 39.88 362nd 492 26.4%
2017 20.43 325th 362 10.2%
2018 44.71 310th 563 44.9%
2019 41.00 332nd 574 42.2%
2021 54.72 220th 576 61.8%
2022 36.94 344th 569 39.5%
2023 30.65 412th 594 30.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sevierville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.56 35th 42 16.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sevierville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.97 38th 279 86.4%
2019 20.44 214th 222 3.6%
2021 44.68 96th 238 59.7%
2022 30.81 194th 260 25.4%
2023 37.40 156th 288 45.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sevierville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.67 238th 481 50.5%
2019 38.27 311th 490 36.5%
2021 60.88 106th 483 78.1%
2022 52.20 193rd 495 61.0%
2023 39.48 293rd 514 43.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Sevierville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.78 317th 529 40.1%
2021 53.81 208th 538 61.3%
2022 31.45 381st 552 31.0%
2023 28.03 408th 560 27.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Sevierville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 40.10 306th 523 41.5%
2021 52.41 211th 529 60.1%
2022 40.95 306th 540 43.3%
2023 32.09 382nd 557 31.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sevierville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.29 193rd 219 11.9%
2019 23.93 188th 228 17.5%
2021 34.03 159th 261 39.1%
2022 16.89 253rd 275 8.0%
2023 14.27 269th 285 5.6%
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Rank History for White students at Sevierville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.95 256th 481 46.8%
2019 40.63 277th 484 42.8%
2021 57.78 166th 496 66.5%
2022 42.35 279th 500 44.2%
2023 38.84 299th 503 40.6%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Open Quote Highly educated and caring teachers have taught my 4 children at SMS! In spite of additional classes added on, there still does seem to be a bit of crowding. I feel more should be done to address the growing communication problem that the great influx of Spanish speaking populations by the local school boards and the state DOE. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Sevierville Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 742 10 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 756
1989 724 10 4 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 738
1990 759 15 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 778
1991 594 4 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 604
1992 639 4 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 649
1993 647 15 5 0 1 n/a n/a 0 668
1994 644 10 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 662
1995 624 9 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 638
1996 624 9 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 638
1997 632 7 4 1 0 n/a n/a -4 640
1998 640 3 3 1 1 n/a n/a -1 647
1999 681 13 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 697
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 694 694
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 702 702
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 768 768
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 768 768
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 772 772
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 798 798
2006 761 2 22 11 2 n/a n/a 0 798
2007 674 13 5 31 2 n/a n/a 0 725
2008 693 16 6 38 2 n/a n/a 0 755
2009 704 16 8 58 2 n/a n/a 0 788
2010 635 14 10 57 3 n/a n/a 0 719
2011 546 15 10 59 3 0 1 0 634
2012 528 26 12 64 5 0 2 0 637
2013 513 25 11 85 3 0 1 0 638
2014 499 13 12 103 1 0 2 0 630
2015 516 8 14 129 2 1 4 0 674
2016 557 8 12 130 1 1 2 0 711
2017 549 9 11 155 0 1 5 0 730
2018 525 8 16 173 0 0 5 0 727
2019 501 9 15 228 1 0 1 0 755
2020 531 11 15 280 1 0 5 0 843
2021 463 10 13 257 2 0 3 0 748
2022 414 12 8 279 1 1 4 0 719
2023 390 7 0 333 1 2 4 0 737

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sevierville Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 756 36.0 21.0 n/a
1989 738 36.0 20.5 n/a
1990 778 36.0 21.6 n/a
1991 604 30.0 20.1 n/a
1992 649 33.0 19.6 n/a
1993 668 33.0 20.2 n/a
1994 662 33.0 20.1 n/a
1995 638 33.0 19.3 n/a
1996 638 33.0 19.3 n/a
1997 640 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 647 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 697 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 694 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 702 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 768 n/a n/a n/a
2003 768 n/a n/a n/a
2004 772 n/a n/a n/a
2005 798 n/a n/a n/a
2006 798 48.3 16.5 n/a
2007 725 46.6 15.6 99.6
2008 755 43.3 17.4 99.6
2009 788 47.5 16.6 65.9
2010 719 43.0 16.7 63
2011 634 40.7 15.5 99.5
2012 637 42.0 15.1 99.5
2013 638 43.3 14.7 72.6
2014 630 40.0 15.7 65.2
2015 674 41.0 16.4 65.1
2016 711 44.0 16.1 67.5
2017 730 44.8 16.2 n/a
2018 727 40.3 18.0 n/a
2019 755 39.3 19.2 n/a
2020 843 50.5 16.6 n/a
2021 748 51.0 14.6 n/a
2022 719 47.5 15.1 n/a
2023 737 52.5 14.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sevierville Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 756 36.0 21.0 n/a
1989 738 36.0 20.5 n/a
1990 778 36.0 21.6 n/a
1991 604 30.0 20.1 n/a
1992 649 33.0 19.6 n/a
1993 668 33.0 20.2 n/a
1994 662 33.0 20.1 n/a
1995 638 33.0 19.3 n/a
1996 638 33.0 19.3 n/a
1997 640 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 647 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 697 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 694 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 702 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 768 n/a n/a n/a
2003 768 n/a n/a n/a
2004 772 n/a n/a n/a
2005 798 n/a n/a n/a
2006 798 48.3 16.5 n/a
2007 725 46.6 15.6 99.6
2008 755 43.3 17.4 99.6
2009 788 47.5 16.6 65.9
2010 719 43.0 16.7 63
2011 634 40.7 15.5 99.5
2012 637 42.0 15.1 99.5
2013 638 43.3 14.7 72.6
2014 630 40.0 15.7 65.2
2015 674 41.0 16.4 65.1
2016 711 44.0 16.1 67.5
2017 730 44.8 16.2 n/a
2018 727 40.3 18.0 n/a
2019 755 39.3 19.2 n/a
2020 843 50.5 16.6 n/a
2021 748 51.0 14.6 n/a
2022 719 47.5 15.1 n/a
2023 737 52.5 14.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sevierville Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $572 (6.1%) $8,276 (88.8%) $9,323
2020 $428 (4.7%) $8,132 (89.8%) $9,053
2021 $977 (9.2%) $9,220 (86.6%) $10,648
2022 $1,733 (14.5%) $9,648 (81.0%) $11,914
2023 $1,415 (11.5%) $10,267 (83.5%) $12,303

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sevierville Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 332nd of 574 Middle schoolsRanks 412th of 594 Middle schools
 11.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Sevierville Middle School)28.920.9
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Sevier County)36.231.9
 4.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)3933.8
 5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sevierville Middle School)26.125.9
 0.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Sevier County)30.135.2
 5.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.435.9
 2.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (Sevierville Middle School)24.224.8
 0.6%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Sevier County)32.832.9
 0.1%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)3843.4
 5.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sevierville Middle School)28.224.4
 3.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Sevier County)37.135.4
 1.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)33.635
 1.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sevierville Middle School)32.927.5
 5.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Sevier County)32.232.9
 0.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.436.1
 0.7%
7th Grade Social Studies (Sevierville Middle School)35.440.5
 5.1%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Sevier County)38.738.5
 0.2%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)43.246.9
 3.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sevierville Middle School)34.726.6
 8.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Sevier County)43.742.7
 1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)35.134
 1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Sevierville Middle School)22.317.1
 5.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Sevier County)26.323.8
 2.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)27.126.3
 0.8%
8th Grade Social Studies (Sevierville Middle School)44.331.2
 13.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Sevier County)40.231.8
 8.4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)41.541.6
 0.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Sevierville Middle School)30.223.9
 6.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Sevier County)37.635.3
 2.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Sevierville Middle School)27.323.6
 3.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Sevier County)29.733.1
 3.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%
All Grades Social Studies (Sevierville Middle School)33.632
 1.6%
   All Grades Social Studies (Sevier County)37.234.4
 2.8%
   All Grades Social Studies (Tennessee)40.943.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students755737
 2.4%
African American97
 22.2%
American Indian11
Asian150
 100%
Hispanic228333
 46.1%
Pacific Islander02
White501390
 22.2%
Two or More Races14
 300%




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Students at Sevierville Middle School are 53% White, 45% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 737 students attended Sevierville Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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