Serving 655 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Halls Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 655 students
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Halls Elementary School serves the northeast part of Halls, TN, covering an area of approximately 123.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone being about 20.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Halls Elementary School's student population of 655 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
655 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
44 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Halls 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 Halls 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
#965 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
16%
Black
18%
20%
White
71%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.9%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Halls Elementary School's ranking?
Halls Elementary School is ranked #965 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Halls Elementary School?
655 students attend Halls Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Halls Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Halls Elementary School offer ?
Halls Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Halls Elementary School part of?
Halls Elementary School is part of Lauderdale County School District.
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