Serving 545 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, South Cumberland Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 545 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Cumberland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
South Cumberland Elementary School's student population of 545 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
545 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Cumberland Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Cumberland Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#246 out of 1721 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
6%
13%
Black
1%
21%
White
90%
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
63%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
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 South Cumberland Elementary School's ranking?
South Cumberland Elementary School is ranked #246 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are South Cumberland Elementary School often compared to?
South Cumberland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Homestead Elementary School, Stone Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend South Cumberland Elementary School?
545 students attend South Cumberland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of South Cumberland Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 South Cumberland Elementary School?
South Cumberland Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Cumberland Elementary School offer ?
South Cumberland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is South Cumberland Elementary School part of?
South Cumberland Elementary School is part of Cumberland County School District.
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