Serving 234 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sullivan Gardens 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 15% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 234 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sullivan Gardens Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sullivan Gardens Elementary School's student population of 234 students has declined by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
234 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sullivan Gardens 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 Sullivan Gardens Elementary School is 0.15, 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
#1273 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
13%
Black
1%
21%
White
92%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sullivan Gardens Elementary School's ranking?
Sullivan Gardens Elementary School is ranked #1273 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Sullivan Gardens Elementary School?
234 students attend Sullivan Gardens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Sullivan Gardens Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sullivan Gardens Elementary School?
Sullivan Gardens Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sullivan Gardens Elementary School offer ?
Sullivan Gardens Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sullivan Gardens Elementary School part of?
Sullivan Gardens Elementary School is part of Sullivan County School District.
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