Serving 549 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Robert R. Church 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 is 8% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 549 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in TN
Math Proficiency
: 8% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Robert R. Church Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Robert R. Church Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Robert R. Church Elementary School's ranking?
Robert R. Church Elementary School is ranked #1604 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Robert R. Church Elementary School?
549 students attend Robert R. Church Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Robert R. Church Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robert R. Church Elementary School?
Robert R. Church Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Robert R. Church Elementary School offer ?
Robert R. Church Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Robert R. Church Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 549 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 8% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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