Serving 268 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Weaver 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 was 20-24% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
268 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)25-29%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
13%
Black
n/a
21%
White
95%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
56%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% TN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average).
How many students attend Weaver Elementary School?
268 students attend Weaver Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Weaver Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Weaver Elementary School?
Weaver Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Weaver Elementary School offer ?
Weaver Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Weaver Elementary School part of?
Weaver Elementary School is part of Sullivan County School District.
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