Jo Byrns Elementary School

6399 Highway 41 North
Cedar Hill, TN 37032

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Top 30%

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Jo Byrns Elementary School serves 362 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Jo Byrns Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 362 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in TN
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jo Byrns Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

School Overview

Jo Byrns Elementary School's student population of 362 students has declined by 9% over five school years.

The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

362 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

26 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Jo Byrns Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Jo Byrns Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (TN)

Overall Testing Rank

#346 out of 1721 schools
(Top 30%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Jo Byrns Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

35-39%

28%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jo Byrns Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

35-39%

30%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jo Byrns Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

15:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Jo Byrns Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

12%

Black

22%

White

87%

60%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.24

0.58

This chart display the diversity score of Jo Byrns Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

66%

47%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Jo Byrns Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Robertson County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jo Byrns Elementary School's ranking?

Jo Byrns Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for: Most improved public schools (Top 5%).

What schools are Jo Byrns Elementary School often compared to?

Jo Byrns Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coopertown Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).

How many students attend Jo Byrns Elementary School?

362 students attend Jo Byrns Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

87% of Jo Byrns Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Jo Byrns Elementary School?

Jo Byrns Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.

What grades does Jo Byrns Elementary School offer ?

Jo Byrns Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Jo Byrns Elementary School part of?

Jo Byrns Elementary School is part of Robertson County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 362 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education