Serving 427 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Alexander 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 was 6-9% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
427 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1625 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Hispanic
9%
16%
Black
74%
20%
White
5%
57%
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.1%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Mustangs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alexander Elementary School's ranking?
Alexander Elementary School is ranked #1625 out of 1,728 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Alexander Elementary School?
427 students attend Alexander Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Alexander Elementary School students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are White.
What grades does Alexander Elementary School offer ?
Alexander Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alexander Elementary School part of?
Alexander Elementary School is part of Madison County School District.
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