The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 47%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (09-10)
91 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)30-39%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)30-39%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)5%
6%
Black
(09-10)2%
24%
White
(09-10)93%
68%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
60%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TN state average).
How many students attend Nixon Elementary School?
91 students attend Nixon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Nixon Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Nixon Elementary School offer ?
Nixon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Nixon Elementary School part of?
Nixon Elementary School is part of Hardin County School District.
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