Bristol School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,875 students in Bristol School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public elementary schools in Tennessee.
Public Elementary Schools in Bristol School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 42% (majority Black).
Bristol School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.60
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,124 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
32 Students
14,289 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
192 Students
99,333 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
14%
# Black Students
104 Students
148,323 Students
% Black Students
2%
21%
# White Students
3,464 Students
416,052 Students
% White Students
86%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
769 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
236 Students
33,996 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
122
28,740
# Students in K Grade:
267
74,579
# Students in 1st Grade:
291
77,731
# Students in 2nd Grade:
261
73,674
# Students in 3rd Grade:
279
74,823
# Students in 4th Grade:
279
75,352
# Students in 5th Grade:
290
74,875
# Students in 6th Grade:
299
73,680
# Students in 7th Grade:
313
69,861
# Students in 8th Grade:
320
70,024
# Students in 9th Grade:
347
5,618
# Students in 10th Grade:
331
5,249
# Students in 11th Grade:
333
4,719
# Students in 12th Grade:
297
4,961
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,462 is higher than the state median of $12,030. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,632 is higher than the state median of $11,527. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 9 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 4,029 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Btm 50% in TN)
Overall District Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 51% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
