Serving 657 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Seymour Primary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 657 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Seymour Primary's student population of 657 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
657 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Seymour Primary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Seymour Primary is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1031 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
1%
21%
White
91%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seymour Primary's ranking?
Seymour Primary is ranked #1031 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Seymour Primary often compared to?
Seymour Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Boyds Creek Elementary School, Prospect Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Seymour Primary?
657 students attend Seymour Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Seymour Primary students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Seymour Primary?
Seymour Primary has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Seymour Primary offer ?
Seymour Primary offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Seymour Primary part of?
Seymour Primary is part of Sevier County School District.
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