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 43% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
288 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
16%
Black
n/a
20%
White
93%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) âš COVID-19 impacted14.9%
17.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
45%
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 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blanche School part of?
Blanche School is part of Lincoln County School District.
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