Serving 520 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bobby Ray Memorial 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 is 24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 520 students
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bobby Ray Memorial serves the northeast part of McMinnville, TN, covering an area of approximately 17.2 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge located about 5.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bobby Ray Memorial's student population of 520 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
520 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
38 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. View full 29-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bobby Ray Memorial 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 Bobby Ray Memorial is 0.52, 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
#1177 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
26%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Black
2%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
White
64%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.9%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Stars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bobby Ray Memorial's ranking?
Bobby Ray Memorial is ranked #1177 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Bobby Ray Memorial?
520 students attend Bobby Ray Memorial.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Bobby Ray Memorial students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Bobby Ray Memorial offer ?
Bobby Ray Memorial offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bobby Ray Memorial part of?
Bobby Ray Memorial is part of Warren County School District.
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