Serving 528 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Celina K-8 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 26% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 528 students
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Celina K-8's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Celina, TN, covering approximately 259.3 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 10.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 17.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Celina K-8's student population of 528 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
528 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
35 teachers
School Rankings
Celina K-8 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 Celina K-8 is 0.17, 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
#996 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
16%
Black
1%
20%
White
91%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.8%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #996 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Celina K-8?
528 students attend Celina K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Celina K-8 students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Celina K-8 offer ?
Celina K-8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Celina K-8 part of?
Celina K-8 is part of Clay County School District.
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