Serving 265 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Beech Bluff 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 50-54% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
265 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)50-54%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-44%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)7%
9%
Black
(15-16)20%
22%
White
(15-16)68%
64%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)5%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
69%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% TN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TN state average).
How many students attend Beech Bluff Elementary School?
265 students attend Beech Bluff Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Beech Bluff Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beech Bluff Elementary School?
Beech Bluff Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Beech Bluff Elementary School offer ?
Beech Bluff Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Beech Bluff Elementary School part of?
Beech Bluff Elementary School is part of Madison County School District.
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