Debusk Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 47% (which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35% (which was equal to the Tennessee state average of 35%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students (19-20)
364 students
Showing 2011–2020. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
23 teachers
Showing 2011–2020. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)47%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35%
35%
Hispanic
(19-20)4%
12%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
(19-20)1%
22%
Showing 2010–2020. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
(19-20)94%
61%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
(19-20)1%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (18-19)
77%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% TN state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average).
How many students attend Debusk Elementary School?
364 students attend Debusk Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Debusk Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Debusk Elementary School offer ?
Debusk Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Debusk Elementary School part of?
Debusk Elementary School is part of Greene County School District.
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