Located in the suburbs of Knoxville in the Maryville
City School District, John Sevier Elementary School is
an example of a school that has stepped up to meet
and exceed the increasingly rigorous demands that
now characterize education. In the 2011-2012 school
year, changes at the district level prompted significant
changes at the school. The school’s fourth grade moved
to a newly configured intermediate school. District and
school leaders hired many new teachers, and 11 of John
Sevier Elementary’s 14 teachers switched classrooms.
Despite these changes, John Sevier Elementary has continued to set higher goals for the entire school. Teachers
and leaders are developing and implementing new
ideas and sharing what works to help everyone in the
building meet the rigorous goals.
SCHOOL Profile
Principal – Rick Wilson
Grades served – PK-3
Enrollment – 548
Economically disadvantaged students – 55%
White – 87%
African American – 6%
Hispanic – 3%
Other – 4%
Attendance rate – 95%
TVAAS growth estimates
Math: 9.1
Reading: 7.6
TCAP Proficient/Advanced
Math: 55%
Reading: 55%
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Pathways to the Prize
Lessons from the 2012 SC