Serving 489 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bobby Ray Memorial ranks in the top 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 29% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 489 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bobby Ray Memorial ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Bobby Ray Memorial's student population of 489 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
489 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bobby Ray Memorial ranks within the top 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bobby Ray Memorial is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#800 out of 1721 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
24%
13%
Black
3%
21%
White
65%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bobby Ray Memorial's ranking?
Bobby Ray Memorial is ranked #800 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Bobby Ray Memorial often compared to?
Bobby Ray Memorialis often viewed alongside schools like West Elementary School, Hickory Creek School, Centertown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Bobby Ray Memorial?
489 students attend Bobby Ray Memorial.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Bobby Ray Memorial students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bobby Ray Memorial?
Bobby Ray Memorial has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bobby Ray Memorial offer ?
Bobby Ray Memorial offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bobby Ray Memorial part of?
Bobby Ray Memorial is part of Warren County School District.
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