Serving 327 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Bulls Gap School 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 20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (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 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 327 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bulls Gap School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Bulls Gap School's student population of 327 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
327 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bulls Gap School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bulls Gap School is 0.08, 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
#1180 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
13%
Black
1%
21%
White
96%
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
78%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bulls Gap School's ranking?
Bulls Gap School is ranked #1180 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Bulls Gap School?
327 students attend Bulls Gap School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Bulls Gap School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bulls Gap School?
Bulls Gap School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bulls Gap School offer ?
Bulls Gap School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Bulls Gap School part of?
Bulls Gap School is part of Hawkins County School District.
School Reviews
2 2/2/2007
Bulls Gap School has some of the best teachers in the county. There is a huge lack of dicipline. The principal seems to ignore the hawkins County Board of Education policy. Instances of fighting and bullying go unnoticed or unpunished. their solution to everyting is to send a student to inschool for a day to sit.
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