Serving 428 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mountain City Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Mountain City Elementary serves the northeast part of Mountain City, TN, covering an area of approximately 24.3 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 2.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 4.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mountain City Elementary School's student population of 428 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
428 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
30 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Your Kids, Our Students, Everyone's Future
School Rankings
Mountain City Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain City Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#244 out of 1728 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.6%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 Mountain City Elementary School's ranking?
Mountain City Elementary School is ranked #244 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Mountain City Elementary School often compared to?
Mountain City Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Doe Elementary School, Roan Creek Elementary School, Laurel Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Mountain City Elementary School?
428 students attend Mountain City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Mountain City Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Mountain City Elementary School offer ?
Mountain City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mountain City Elementary School part of?
Mountain City Elementary School is part of Johnson County School District.
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