Serving 436 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Thomas Magnet School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 436 students
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Thomas Magnet School's student population of 436 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
436 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
29 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1963
School Calendar
School Rankings
Thomas Magnet School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Magnet School is 0.50, 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
#34 out of 1728 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
40%
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
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)3.9%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Thomas Magnet School's ranking?
Thomas Magnet School is ranked #34 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Thomas Magnet School often compared to?
Thomas Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cascade Elementary School, Eakin Elementary School, Learning Way Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Thomas Magnet School?
436 students attend Thomas Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Thomas Magnet School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Thomas Magnet School offer ?
Thomas Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas Magnet School part of?
Thomas Magnet School is part of Bedford County School District.
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