Serving 616 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mount Horeb 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 31% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 25% 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: 616 students
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mount Horeb Elementary School's student population of 616 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
616 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
37 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Mt. Horeb Elementary will provide a safe, caring, and positive learning environment while fostering a culture of respect and responsibility.
School Rankings
Mount Horeb 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 Mount Horeb Elementary School is 0.41, 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
#908 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
14%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.5%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Horeb Elementary School's ranking?
Mount Horeb Elementary School is ranked #908 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Mount Horeb Elementary School often compared to?
Mount Horeb Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dandridge Elementary School, New Market Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Mount Horeb Elementary School?
616 students attend Mount Horeb Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Mount Horeb Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Mount Horeb Elementary School offer ?
Mount Horeb Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mount Horeb Elementary School part of?
Mount Horeb Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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