Dyersburg Primary
Tel:
(731) 286-3615
Dyersburg Primary serves 751 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Dyersburg Primary places among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Dyersburg Primary's student population of 751 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-2 |
| Total Students | 751 students |
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| Gender % |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 52 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Dyersburg Primary is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TN) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 10% |
| Black | 35% | 22% |
| White | 47% | 63% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 9% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.55 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 81% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dyersburg School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Dyersburg Primary is Dyersburg High School (3.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Dyersburg Middle School (1.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Dyersburg Dyersburg Middle School Math: 50% | Reading: 39%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 585 students10
1.1 miles
400 Frank Maynard Dr
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 286-3625 1.1 6-8 585 - Dyersburg Dyersburg Intermediate School Math: 37% | Reading: 33%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 3-5 | 601 students10
1.2 miles
725 Tibbs St
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 286-3620 1.2 3-5 601 - Dyersburg Dyersburg High School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 726 students10
3.1 miles
125 Highway 51 By- Pass West
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 286-3630 3.1 9-12 726 - Dyersburg Fifth Consolidated School Math: 67% | Reading: 52%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 564 students10
3.2 miles
2150 Millsfield Hwy
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 285-2840 3.2 PK-5 564 - Dyersburg Three Oaks Middle School Math: 53% | Reading: 50%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 470 students10
4.2 miles
3200 Upper Finley St
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 285-3100 4.2 6-8 470
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