Serving 106 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Temple Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 106 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Temple Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Temple Hill Elementary School's student population of 106 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
106 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Temple Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Temple Hill Elementary 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
#578 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
4%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
1%
21%
White
90%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Temple Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Temple Hill Elementary School is ranked #578 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Temple Hill Elementary School?
106 students attend Temple Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Temple Hill Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Temple Hill Elementary School?
Temple Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Temple Hill Elementary School offer ?
Temple Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Temple Hill Elementary School part of?
Temple Hill Elementary School is part of Unicoi County School District.
School Reviews
5 11/2/2018
I love Temple Hill. I went there myself and loved it then. They have the best teachers and staff there. They listen to parents and students. There is more one on one with the students. I wouldn't send my child to any other school
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