Thomas Magnet Elementary School

515 Tate Avenue
Shelbyville, TN 37160
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 425 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thomas Magnet Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 425 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 5% in TN
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Thomas Magnet Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

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School Overview

Thomas Magnet Elementary School's student population of 425 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
425 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Thomas Magnet Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Magnet Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TN)
#23 out of 1721 schools
(Top 5%)
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75-79%
28%
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65-69%
30%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
20%
13%
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Black
5%
21%
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White
68%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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0.50
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thomas Magnet Elementary School's ranking?
Thomas Magnet Elementary School is ranked #23 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Thomas Magnet Elementary School often compared to?
Thomas Magnet Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eakin Elementary School, Cascade Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Thomas Magnet Elementary School?
425 students attend Thomas Magnet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Thomas Magnet Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Magnet Elementary School?
Thomas Magnet Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Thomas Magnet Elementary School offer ?
Thomas Magnet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Thomas Magnet Elementary School part of?
Thomas Magnet Elementary School is part of Bedford County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 425 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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