Serving 539 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Clark Memorial 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 539 students
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Clark Memorial School serves the northwest area of Winchester, TN, covering approximately 31.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 3.3 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone and the furthest boundary located 5.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clark Memorial School's student population of 539 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
539 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 Motto
Always Do Your Best!
School Rankings
Clark Memorial 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 Clark Memorial School is 0.56, 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
#1287 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. 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)21.3%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clark Memorial School's ranking?
Clark Memorial School is ranked #1287 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Clark Memorial School often compared to?
Clark Memorial Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rock Creek Elementary School, Decherd Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Clark Memorial School?
539 students attend Clark Memorial School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Clark Memorial School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Clark Memorial School offer ?
Clark Memorial School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clark Memorial School part of?
Clark Memorial School is part of Franklin County School District.
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