Serving 390 students in grades 4-6, Pigeon Forge Intermediate ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 390 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pigeon Forge Intermediate ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Pigeon Forge Intermediate's student population of 390 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
390 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Pigeon Forge Intermediate 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 Pigeon Forge Intermediate is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#942 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
36%
15%
Black
1%
21%
White
59%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pigeon Forge Intermediate's ranking?
Pigeon Forge Intermediate is ranked #942 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Pigeon Forge Intermediate?
390 students attend Pigeon Forge Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Pigeon Forge Intermediate students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pigeon Forge Intermediate?
Pigeon Forge Intermediate has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pigeon Forge Intermediate offer ?
Pigeon Forge Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 4-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pigeon Forge Intermediate part of?
Pigeon Forge Intermediate is part of Sevier County School District.
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