Celina K-8

1324 Mitchell St
Celina, TN 38551
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 544 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Celina K-8 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 27% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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: 544 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 50% in TN
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Celina K-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Celina K-8's student population of 544 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
544 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Celina K-8 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 Celina K-8 is 0.15, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TN)
#725 out of 1721 schools
(Top 50%)
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29%
28%
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27%
30%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
13%
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Black
1%
21%
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White
92%
60%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.15
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
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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 Celina K-8's ranking?
Celina K-8 is ranked #725 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Celina K-8 often compared to?
Celina K-8is often viewed alongside schools like Dupont Hadley Middle 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 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Celina K-8?
544 students attend Celina K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Celina K-8 students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Celina K-8?
Celina K-8 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Celina K-8 offer ?
Celina K-8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Celina K-8 part of?
Celina K-8 is part of Clay County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 544 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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