Serving 603 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hickory Creek 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 31% (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 27% 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: 603 students
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hickory Creek School serves the southwest area of McMinnville, TN, covering approximately 42.1 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive, with an average distance of 4.6 miles to the school's edge and a maximum distance of 7.4 miles from the furthest zone boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hickory Creek School's student population of 603 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
603 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
51 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Educate Every Student, Everyday, Everyone Learning
School Rankings
Hickory Creek 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 Hickory Creek School is 0.44, 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
#1023 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.7%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hickory Creek School's ranking?
Hickory Creek School is ranked #1023 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Hickory Creek School often compared to?
Hickory Creek Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morrison Elementary School, Bobby Ray Memorial, Eastside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% 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 Hickory Creek School?
603 students attend Hickory Creek School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Hickory Creek School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Hickory Creek School offer ?
Hickory Creek School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hickory Creek School part of?
Hickory Creek School is part of Warren County School District.
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