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Prospect Elementary School

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Prospect Elementary School ranks 198 th of 1019 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

198^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,019 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Better than 81% of Tennessee elementary schools

Summary

Prospect Elementary School, located in Seymour, TN, is a K–5 school in Blount County Schools serving 323 students. The school has earned a 4-star rating in six of the last seven years and ranks in the 81st percentile statewide (198th out of 1,019 schools), placing it well above the district average and making it one of the strongest elementary schools in the Seymour area.

Prospect's signature strength is science, where 65.8% of students scored proficient in 2025–2026—the highest among ten nearby schools and nearly 19 points above the state average. English Language Arts is also a standout, with 54.4% proficiency, trailing only Bonny Kate Elementary School and Porter Elementary School among nearby schools. Math proficiency sits at 52.3%, which is solid but more variable, with a concerning dip in 3rd grade (37.5%, below the state average of 42.6%) that may warrant early intervention. The school is also notably effective at supporting students facing challenges: low-income students ranked in the 90th percentile statewide in 2023–24, and special education students also ranked in the 90th percentile that year.

Prospect also stands out for efficiency and attendance. Chronic absenteeism is just 14.3%, below the district (17.6%) and state (18.3%) averages, though it has risen from 5.8% in 2018–19. Per-pupil spending of $14,174 is moderate compared to several lower-performing Knox County schools that spend more, suggesting effective use of resources. While Porter Elementary School, just 4.6 miles away, remains the clear academic leader in the cluster, Prospect's consistently strong performance—especially in science and ELA—combined with equitable outcomes for disadvantaged students makes it a reliable, high-quality choice for families in the Seymour area.

323

Students ?

16.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,174

Per pupil spending ?

39%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1535 Burnett Station Road
Seymour, TN 37865

(865) 980-1565

District: Blount County Schools

Students who attend Prospect Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Heritage Middle School
High:	Heritage High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.0%

Hispanic:

4.0%

Two or more races:

2.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 82nd percentile in 2015 → 81st in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Tennessee average (58% vs 43% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 19% of Tennessee elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Blount County Schools

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school58%

District avg42%

Tennessee avg43%

198^th of 1,019

Tennessee public elementary schools ?

Top 19%▲ up 19 pts since 2017

From top 39% (2017) to top 19% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 14Elementary Schools in the Blount County Schools

67^th of 141Blount County Schools among Tennessee districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	74.7	198 of 1019	80.6%	★★★★☆
2025	67.7	257 of 1009	74.5%	★★★★☆
2024	76.4	181 of 1018	82.2%	★★★★☆
2023	67.1	263 of 1020	74.2%	★★★★☆
2022	63.7	295 of 1000	70.5%	★★★★☆
2021	73.6	184 of 983	81.3%	★★★★☆
2019	71.2	217 of 985	78.0%	★★★★☆
2018	60.8	313 of 997	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	55.5	250 of 646	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2015	77.0	158 of 855	81.5%	★★★★☆
2014	66.4	234 of 853	72.6%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	65.1	273 of 986	72.3%	★★★★☆
2024	77.5	160 of 990	83.8%	★★★★☆
2023	62.9	300 of 989	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	69.3	221 of 975	77.3%	★★★★☆
2021	75.7	155 of 945	83.6%	★★★★☆
2019	72.1	202 of 926	78.2%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2024	79.4	83 of 853	90.3%	★★★★★
2019	66.5	165 of 821	79.9%	★★★★☆
2018	52.5	361 of 877	58.8%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	65.9	274 of 984	72.2%	★★★★☆
2024	71.2	214 of 991	78.4%	★★★★☆
2023	66.2	256 of 987	74.1%	★★★★☆
2022	55.9	357 of 980	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	65.6	238 of 941	74.7%	★★★★☆
2019	65.5	235 of 916	74.3%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	52.9	203 of 641	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	59.3	159 of 618	74.3%	★★★★☆
2024	81.0	56 of 582	90.4%	★★★★★
2023	47.6	215 of 528	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	39.7	241 of 447	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	76.4	29 of 255	88.6%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	65.7	230 of 849	72.9%	★★★★☆
2025	56.1	323 of 840	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	65.5	235 of 847	72.3%	★★★★☆
2023	54.8	315 of 852	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	53.8	326 of 844	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	65.0	218 of 844	74.2%	★★★★☆
2019	62.4	245 of 812	69.8%	★★★★☆
2018	52.1	341 of 841	59.5%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)90th percentile+8 vs school

White (2026)73rd percentile-8 vs school

Female (2025)72nd percentile~ school

Male (2025)72nd percentile~ school

Special Education (2026)68th percentile-12 vs school

By subject vs Tennessee (2025-2026) ?

Science66%+19 vs state

English Language Arts54%+14 vs state

Mathematics52%+9 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				TNReady Mathematics (2026)				TNReady English Language Arts (2026)				TNReady Science (2026)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2020)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 3rd Grade	TNReady Mathematics 4th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 5th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 3rd Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 4th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 5th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Science 3rd Grade	TNReady Science 4th Grade	TNReady Science 5th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Prospect Elementary School	Public	K-5	1535 Burnett Station Road	Seymour	37865	Sevier County	Blount County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(865) 980-1565	354	21	16.6	39.0%	317 (89.5%)	7 (2.0%)	19 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.5%)	74.7	198^th of 1019 public elementary schools	80.6%		67.7	257^th of 1009 public elementary schools	74.5%	59	37.5	57.7	61.2	52.3	50.0	55.8	57.1	54.4	58.3	73.1	65.3	65.8	$14,174	$1,206	$12,276
Seymour Primary School	Public	PK, KG-3	717 Boyds Creek Road	Seymour	37865	Sevier County	Sevier County Schools	No	No	No	No	(865) 577-5970	660	46	14.4	44.6%	609 (92.3%)	4 (0.6%)	32 (4.8%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.4%)	52.9	466^th of 1019 public elementary schools	54.3%		59.6	357^th of 1009 public elementary schools	64.6%	109	37.9			37.9	48.3			48.3	44.4			44.4	$14,487	$734	$12,856
Porter Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4520 Wildwood Springs Road	Maryville	37804	Blount County	Blount County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(865) 983-4071	226	16	14.1	39.7%	206 (91.2%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.7%)	82.4	138^th of 1019 public elementary schools	86.5%		92.3	70^th of 1009 public elementary schools	93.1%	68	65.6	75.0	60.5	66.7	53.1	71.9	52.6	58.8	56.3	71.9	57.9	61.8	$14,550	$772	$12,826
New Hopewell Elementary School	Public	K-5	757 Kimberlin Hgts Road	Knoxville	37920	Knox County	Knox County Schools	No	No	No	No	(865) 579-2194	257	21	12.4		197 (76.7%)	16 (6.2%)	26 (10.1%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.8%)	72.9	216^th of 1019 public elementary schools	78.8%		64.2	314^th of 1009 public elementary schools	68.9%	98	62.5	63.8	57.8	61.3	53.1	55.3	42.2	50.0	56.3	61.7	53.3	57.3	$16,301	$804	$14,494
Bonny Kate Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7608 Martin Mill PIKE	Knoxville	37920	Knox County	Knox County Schools	No	No	No	No	(865) 579-2108	375	26	14.2	43.4%	326 (86.9%)	11 (2.9%)	17 (4.5%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.5%)	76	189^th of 1019 public elementary schools	81.5%		74.4	199^th of 1009 public elementary schools	80.3%	10	39.7	68.0	60.4	55.3	55.2	68.0	60.4	60.9	44.8	68.0	66.0	59.0	$16,200	$844	$14,554
Gap Creek Elementary School	Public	K-5	1920 Kimberlin Hts Road	Knoxville	37920	Knox County	Knox County Schools	No	No	No	No	(865) 577-4860	76	11	7.2	60.0%	66 (86.8%)	1 (1.3%)	3 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.6%)	71.2	238^th of 1019 public elementary schools	76.6%		83.1	133^rd of 1009 public elementary schools	86.8%	105	50.0			58.6	50.0			51.7	58.3			48.3	$25,099	$1,063	$22,990
Eagleton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	708 Sam Houston School Road	Maryville	37804	Blount County	Blount County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(865) 980-1455	460	34	13.4		287 (62.4%)	11 (2.4%)	143 (31.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.7%)	51.7	477^th of 1019 public elementary schools	53.2%		35.8	665^th of 1009 public elementary schools	34.1%	188	42.5	41.8	50.7	45.0	43.8	38.8	34.2	39.1	43.8	53.0	54.8	50.2	$14,097	$1,035	$12,302
Walland Elementary School	Public	K-5	247 E Millers Cove Road	Walland	37886	Blount County	Blount County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(865) 983-2801	297	21	14.0	57.0%	238 (80.1%)	7 (2.4%)	47 (15.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.3%)	35.7	683^rd of 1019 public elementary schools	33.0%		33.3	701^st of 1009 public elementary schools	30.5%	18	18.9	25.9	42.6	28.6	37.7	46.3	36.2	40.3	41.5	48.1	27.7	39.6	$13,128	$1,066	$11,167
Mooreland Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5315 Magazine Road	Knoxville	37920	Knox County	Knox County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(865) 579-2105	375	27	13.7		165 (44.0%)	123 (32.8%)	47 (12.5%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (9.6%)	25.1	804^th of 1019 public elementary schools	21.1%		15.6	878^th of 1009 public elementary schools	13.0%	74	26.4	36.4	24.4	29.4	36.5	27.3	15.6	27.0	32.1	45.5	28.9	35.9	$18,254	$2,336	$14,729
Rockford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3728 Williams Mill Road	Rockford	37853	Blount County	Blount County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(865) 982-1415	405	23	17.7		292 (72.1%)	24 (5.9%)	76 (18.8%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (2.0%)	55.5	431^st of 1019 public elementary schools	57.7%		47.4	518^th of 1009 public elementary schools	48.7%	87	44.1	34.0	45.6	41.7	57.4	46.0	33.3	46.3	51.5	64.0	40.4	51.4	$14,300	$1,122	$12,390

Frequently Asked Questions about Prospect Elementary School

Is Prospect Elementary School a good school?

Prospect Elementary School ranks 198^th of 1019 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Prospect Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Prospect Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Heritage Middle School
High : Heritage High School

What district is Prospect Elementary School in?

Blount County Schools

How many students attend Prospect Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 323 students attended Prospect Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Prospect Elementary School?

Students at Prospect Elementary School are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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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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