Serving 288 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Blanche School ranks in the top 30% 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 was 30-34% (which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
288 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#509 out of 1721 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
n/a
21%
White
93%
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
58%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blanche School's ranking?
Blanche School is ranked #509 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Blanche School?
288 students attend Blanche School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Blanche School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blanche School?
Blanche School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Blanche School offer ?
Blanche School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Blanche School part of?
Blanche School is part of Lincoln County School District.
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