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Thomas Magnet School

515 Tate Avenue
Shelbyville, TN 37160
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 449 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Thomas Magnet School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher 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 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 449 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 5% in TN
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Thomas Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Thomas Magnet School's student population of 449 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
449 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Thomas Magnet School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Magnet School is 0.53, 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.
This School
State Level (TN)
#26 out of 1761 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Thomas Magnet School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Thomas Magnet School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Thomas Magnet School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Thomas Magnet School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
22%
14%
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Black
5%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Thomas Magnet School and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
65%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Thomas Magnet School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Thomas Magnet School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Thomas Magnet School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Magnet School's ranking?
Thomas Magnet School is ranked #26 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Thomas Magnet School often compared to?
Thomas Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eakin Elementary School, Liberty Elementary School, Cascade Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Thomas Magnet School?
449 students attend Thomas Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Thomas Magnet School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Magnet School?
Thomas Magnet School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Thomas Magnet School offer ?
Thomas Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Thomas Magnet School part of?
Thomas Magnet School is part of Bedford County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 449 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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