Serving 485 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Washburn 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 12% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 485 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Washburn School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Washburn School's student population of 485 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
485 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Washburn School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Washburn School is 0.04, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1278 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
13%
Black
1%
21%
White
98%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Washburn School's ranking?
Washburn School is ranked #1278 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Washburn School often compared to?
Washburn Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bean Station Elementary School, Joppa Elementary School, Rutledge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Washburn School?
The graduation rate of Washburn School is 90%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Washburn School?
485 students attend Washburn School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Washburn School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washburn School?
Washburn School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Washburn School offer ?
Washburn School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Washburn School part of?
Washburn School is part of Grainger County School District.
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