Serving 515 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, South Pittsburg Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 515 students
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: South Pittsburg Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of South Pittsburg, TN, covering approximately 507.2 square miles. Families typically face a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 16.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 22.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Pittsburg Elementary School's student population of 515 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
515 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
33 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
South Pittsburg 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 South Pittsburg Elementary School is 0.49, 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
#940 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.2%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
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 South Pittsburg Elementary School's ranking?
South Pittsburg Elementary School is ranked #940 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are South Pittsburg Elementary School often compared to?
South Pittsburg Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jasper Elementary School, Richard Hardy Memorial School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend South Pittsburg Elementary School?
515 students attend South Pittsburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of South Pittsburg Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does South Pittsburg Elementary School offer ?
South Pittsburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Pittsburg Elementary School part of?
South Pittsburg Elementary School is part of Marion County School District.
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