Serving 217 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tennessee Ridge 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 217 students
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tennessee Ridge Elementary serves the west part of the Tennessee Ridge, TN school district, covering an area of approximately 83.3 square miles. Families typically drive 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being nearly 12 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tennessee Ridge Elementary School's student population of 217 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
217 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
15 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Building Excellence & Success Together
School Rankings
Tennessee Ridge 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 Tennessee Ridge Elementary School is 0.30, 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
#987 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
8%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
20%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.4%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
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 Tennessee Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Tennessee Ridge Elementary School is ranked #987 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Tennessee Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Tennessee Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Erin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Tennessee Ridge Elementary School?
217 students attend Tennessee Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Tennessee Ridge Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Tennessee Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Tennessee Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tennessee Ridge Elementary School part of?
Tennessee Ridge Elementary School is part of Houston County School District.
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