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
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
30 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. View full 38-year historical data
Year Founded
1902
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%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
28%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Black
1%
20%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 28-year historical data
White
68%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.9%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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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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