Serving 169 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Big Ridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 169 students
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Big Ridge Elementary serves the southwest part of Maynardville, TN, covering an area of approximately 47.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Big Ridge Elementary School's student population of 169 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
169 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
15 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
A jungle of learning awaits...where Tigers roar and students soar
School Rankings
Big Ridge Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Big Ridge Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#925 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
White
98%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.3%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Tigers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Big Ridge Elementary School is ranked #925 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Big Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Big Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Paulette Elementary School, Luttrell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Big Ridge Elementary School?
169 students attend Big Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Big Ridge Elementary School students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Big Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Big Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Big Ridge Elementary School part of?
Big Ridge Elementary School is part of Union County School District.
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