Serving 122 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Short Mountain Elementary 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 122 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Short Mountain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Short Mountain Elementary School's student population of 122 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
122 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Short Mountain Elementary 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 Short Mountain Elementary School is 0.12, 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
#1280 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
13%
Black
n/a
21%
White
94%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
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 Short Mountain Elementary School's ranking?
Short Mountain Elementary School is ranked #1280 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Short Mountain Elementary School often compared to?
Short Mountain Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodbury Grammar, East Side Elementary School, Woodland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Short Mountain Elementary School?
122 students attend Short Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Short Mountain Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Short Mountain Elementary School?
Short Mountain Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Short Mountain Elementary School offer ?
Short Mountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Short Mountain Elementary School part of?
Short Mountain Elementary School is part of Cannon County School District.
School Reviews
5 6/15/2020
My family absolutely loves this school! They put in a lot of time with their students and teaching them is their top priority. Short mountain elementary is more than just a great school, we really are all a big family /community. I have 2 children that go here and several nieces and nephews that also attend and I Can speak on behalf of friends and family that also live in cannon county if it was not for short mountain school our children would not be going to school in cannon county. We have all said if we had to move to a surrounding county like dekalb or Warren to send our children to school, we would. Thank you Short Mtn staff and family for all that you do for our children !!!
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