The top reported proficiency rate is 38% in Science. The lowest is 28% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Eagleton College and Career Academy
Eagleton College and Career Academy serves students in grades six through eleven as a regular public school within Blount County. It is located in Maryville, the county seat, and operates as part of the larger Blount County district. The school’s name suggests a focus on preparation for both college and career pathways, though specific program offerings were not available in the data reviewed, so a parent interested in the exact courses or tracks would need to consult the school directly.
The school’s academic results, based on Tennessee’s state assessments, show proficiency rates that fall below the midpoint when compared with other schools in Blount County. Across the tested subjects for the grade span covered, the overall proficiency index places Eagleton College and Career Academy in the bottom quartile among the district’s schools. In math, about one-third of students scored at the proficient or above level. In English language arts, that figure was lower still, at roughly one-quarter. Science proficiency was somewhat higher, around two-fifths, and social studies proficiency was near one-third. Participation rates on the assessments were very high, indicating that nearly all enrolled students took the tests. These are the school’s most recent numbers, and a parent may want to discuss with the school what strategies are in place to support student learning, especially in literacy and mathematics.
Because the school serves only up to grade eleven, no four-year graduation rate is reported — that metric applies once a school includes grade twelve. The student body of about seven hundred is modest for a middle and high school combination. Racially and ethnically, a substantial majority of students are white, with roughly a quarter identifying as Hispanic, and smaller shares of Black, multiracial, Asian, and American Indian students. Information on economic disadvantage, special education eligibility, and English learner status was not available in the data provided, so a family with specific support needs should ask the school directly about those services.
The community context of Maryville shapes the school environment. Maryville is a growing city on the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains foothills, with a historic downtown that has undergone revitalization since the early 2000s. Major local employers include manufacturing firms such as Denso and Arconic, healthcare systems like Blount Memorial Hospital, and the public school systems themselves — Blount County Schools and Maryville City Schools are both among the top employers. The city has seen steady population growth over recent decades. Housing costs in the area are in line with the statewide average, and rents have been rising modestly. The city offers parks and a greenway trail that connects Maryville to neighboring Alcoa. Maryville College, a private liberal arts college, is an additional educational anchor in the town.
Eagleton College and Career Academy draws from a district that, according to the available information, has not had any recent major changes that would affect families. The school itself is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet, and operates under the Blount County school system. With a name that signals both academic and vocational preparation, the school may appeal to families looking for a middle and early high school experience that ties into career exploration, but the lack of detailed program data means that confirming that focus would require direct contact with the school. The academic results on state assessments are an area where the school has room for growth relative to other schools in the county, and a parent considering this school would likely want to learn about any targeted support or enrichment offerings that go beyond the test scores.
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