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Coulter Grove Intermediate School

2025 Sevierville RD, Maryville, TN 37804Maryville →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 04–07Non-Charter
881
Students
Total enrolled
$12,664
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 12% vs nat'l
17.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 13% vs nat'l
38/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 23% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 881 students in grades 04–07 in Maryville, Tennessee.
12% below average funding
District spends $12,664 per pupil, 12% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 38th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Coulter Grove Intermediate School is a large middle in Maryville, Tennessee, serving grades 04–07 with 881 students. The district invests $12,664 per student — 12% below the national average of $14,347, with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. A neighborhood opportunity score of 38/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Coulter Grove Intermediate School

881
Total Students
17.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
51
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (04–07) are served by this school
Gender Distribution476 male · 405 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Student Composition
83%
10%
Asian1%
White83%
Hispanic / Latino10%
Black3%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 470270002306

Academic Outcomes at Coulter Grove Intermediate School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
38
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 38th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 21th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 37804

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,664Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,664
State avg
$16,278
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,572
Student Support$2,406
Administration$1,520
Operations$1,900
Other$1,266
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,664 spent per student, an estimated $5,610 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
33%
51%
State government
33.1%
Local (property tax)
51.2%
Federal programs
15.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Foothills ElementaryJohn Sevier ElementarySam Houston Elementary
↓
Middle
Montgomery Ridge Intermediate School
↓
High School
Maryville High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades04 – 07
Location—
CountyBlount County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMaryville →
Phone: (865)982-6345
NCES ID: 470270002306
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Maryville seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Maryville
High
Maryville High School
1,242 students · 10–12
● 40 opp
Other
Maryville Junior High School
878 students · 08–09
● 40 opp
Mid
Montgomery Ridge Intermediate School
862 students · 04–07
● 40 opp
Elem
Foothills Elementary
640 students · PK–03
● 40 opp
Elem
John Sevier Elementary
613 students · PK–03
● 38 opp
Elem
Sam Houston Elementary
503 students · PK–03
● 40 opp
District School Rankings
Location
2025 Sevierville RD, Maryville, TN 37804
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.