Serving 389 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dibrell Elementary 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 29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 389 students
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dibrell Elementary serves the northern part of McMinnville, TN, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 68.4 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dibrell Elementary School's student population of 389 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
389 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
30 teachers
Year Founded
1902
School Calendar
School Motto
Expect Excellence
School Rankings
Dibrell 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 Dibrell Elementary School is 0.46, 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
#1059 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
28%
16%
Black
1%
20%
White
68%
57%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.9%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dibrell Elementary School's ranking?
Dibrell Elementary School is ranked #1059 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Dibrell Elementary School often compared to?
Dibrell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Centertown Elementary School, Irving College Elementary 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 34% TN state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Dibrell Elementary School?
389 students attend Dibrell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Dibrell Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Dibrell Elementary School offer ?
Dibrell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dibrell Elementary School part of?
Dibrell Elementary School is part of Warren County School District.
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