Serving 525 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Santa Fe Unit School ranks in the top 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 34% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 525 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Santa Fe Unit School's student population of 525 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
525 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Santa Fe Unit School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Santa Fe Unit School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#612 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
3%
21%
White
90%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santa Fe Unit School's ranking?
Santa Fe Unit School is ranked #612 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Santa Fe Unit School often compared to?
Santa Fe Unit Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Culleoka Unit School, Hampshire Unit School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Santa Fe Unit School?
The graduation rate of Santa Fe Unit School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Santa Fe Unit School?
525 students attend Santa Fe Unit School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Santa Fe Unit School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santa Fe Unit School?
Santa Fe Unit School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Santa Fe Unit School offer ?
Santa Fe Unit School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Santa Fe Unit School part of?
Santa Fe Unit School is part of Maury County School District.
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