Serving 219 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hickerson Elementary School ranks in the top 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 219 students
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Hickerson Elementary serves the southwest part of Tullahoma, TN, covering an area of approximately 38.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located 7.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hickerson Elementary School's student population of 219 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
219 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
18 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hickerson Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hickerson Elementary School is 0.22, 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
#698 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
20%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.4%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Hawks
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hickerson Elementary School's ranking?
Hickerson Elementary School is ranked #698 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Hickerson Elementary School often compared to?
Hickerson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Coffee Elementary School, Robert E Lee Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Hickerson Elementary School?
219 students attend Hickerson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Hickerson Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Hickerson Elementary School offer ?
Hickerson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hickerson Elementary School part of?
Hickerson Elementary School is part of Coffee County School District.
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