Serving 174 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pickwick Southside School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 174 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pickwick Southside School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
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Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pickwick Southside School's student population of 174 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
174 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pickwick Southside School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pickwick Southside School is 0.14, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#966 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
13%
Black
1%
21%
White
93%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pickwick Southside School's ranking?
Pickwick Southside School is ranked #966 out of 1,721 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Pickwick Southside School?
174 students attend Pickwick Southside School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Pickwick Southside School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% 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 Pickwick Southside School?
Pickwick Southside School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pickwick Southside School offer ?
Pickwick Southside School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Pickwick Southside School part of?
Pickwick Southside School is part of Hardin County School District.
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