Michigan Avenue Elementary School

188 Michigan Ave School Rd
Cleveland, TN 37323
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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10/
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Top 10%
Serving 452 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Michigan Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 23% 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: 452 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 10% in TN
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 58% (Top 10%)
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : Michigan Avenue serves the eastern part of Cleveland, TN, covering an area of approximately 9.9 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 7.2 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Michigan Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Michigan Avenue Elementary School's student population of 452 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
452 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
29 teachers

Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar
School Motto
Growing Students – Building Futures

School Rankings

Michigan Avenue Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Michigan Avenue Elementary School is 0.39, 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.
This School
State Level (TN)
#101 out of 1728 schools
(Top 10%)

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

72%
34%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

58%
37%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

60%
40%
Asian
1%
2%

Showing 2007–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
11%
16%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

Black
4%
20%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
77%
57%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
7%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
23%
0.39

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
10.2%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
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 Michigan Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Michigan Avenue Elementary School is ranked #101 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Michigan Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Michigan Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Lee Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Michigan Avenue Elementary School?
452 students attend Michigan Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Michigan Avenue Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Michigan Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Michigan Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Michigan Avenue Elementary School part of?
Michigan Avenue Elementary School is part of Bradley County School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 452 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 58% (Top 10%)
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : Michigan Avenue serves the eastern part of Cleveland, TN, covering an area of approximately 9.9 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 7.2 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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