Serving 545 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Byars Dowdy Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 545 students
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Byars Dowdy Elementary serves the southern part of Lebanon, TN, covering an area of approximately 4 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.3 miles to the school's edge and a maximum distance of 2.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Byars Dowdy Elementary School's student population of 545 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
545 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
36 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Byars Dowdy Elementary School 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 Byars Dowdy Elementary School is 0.66, which is more 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
#907 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
30%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
48%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.4%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Byars Dowdy Elementary School's ranking?
Byars Dowdy Elementary School is ranked #907 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Byars Dowdy Elementary School often compared to?
Byars Dowdy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mt. Juliet Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Byars Dowdy Elementary School?
545 students attend Byars Dowdy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Byars Dowdy Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Byars Dowdy Elementary School offer ?
Byars Dowdy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Byars Dowdy Elementary School part of?
Byars Dowdy Elementary School is part of Lebanon School District.
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