Serving 632 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, South Fentress 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 24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 632 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in TN
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
South Fentress 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 South Fentress Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend South Fentress Elementary School?
632 students attend South Fentress Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of South Fentress Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Fentress Elementary School?
South Fentress Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Fentress Elementary School offer ?
South Fentress Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is South Fentress Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 632 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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