Serving 213 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Unaka 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower 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 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 213 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in TN
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Unaka 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 Unaka Elementary School is 0.10, 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.
Unaka Elementary School is ranked #1311 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Unaka Elementary School?
213 students attend Unaka Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Unaka Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Unaka Elementary School?
Unaka Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Unaka Elementary School offer ?
Unaka Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Unaka Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 213 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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