University School

1 Alexendra Dr
Johnson City, TN 37614
10/
10
Top 10%
Serving 604 students in grades Kindergarten-12, University School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 604 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in TN)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • : 69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

University School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

School Overview

University School's student population of 604 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
604 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

University School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of University School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TN)
#105 out of 1721 schools
(Top 10%)
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47%
28%
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69%
30%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
6%
2%
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Hispanic
5%
13%
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Black
5%
21%
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White
82%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.32
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≥95%
88%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is University School's ranking?
University School is ranked #105 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are University School often compared to?
University Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Science Hill High School, David Crockett High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of University School?
The graduation rate of University School is 95%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend University School?
604 students attend University School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of University School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of University School?
University School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does University School offer ?
University School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is University School part of?
University School is part of Washington County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 604 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • : 69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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