Serving 414 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Waverly Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 414 students
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Waverly Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Waverly, TN, encompassing approximately 556.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 20-30 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being 14.1 miles and the furthest edge located 19.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waverly Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Waverly Elementary School's student population of 414 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
414 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
31 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1955
School Rankings
Waverly 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 Waverly Elementary School is 0.26, 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
#611 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Hispanic
3%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.7%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waverly Elementary School's ranking?
Waverly Elementary School is ranked #611 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Waverly Elementary School often compared to?
Waverly Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeview Elementary School, Mc Ewen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Waverly Elementary School?
414 students attend Waverly Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Waverly Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Waverly Elementary School offer ?
Waverly Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Waverly Elementary School part of?
Waverly Elementary School is part of Humphreys County School District.
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