Serving 303 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Surgoinsville Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Surgoinsville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Surgoinsville Elementary School's student population of 303 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
303 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Surgoinsville Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Surgoinsville Elementary School is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#483 out of 1721 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
n/a
21%
White
94%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surgoinsville Elementary School's ranking?
Surgoinsville Elementary School is ranked #483 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Surgoinsville Elementary School?
303 students attend Surgoinsville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Surgoinsville Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Surgoinsville Elementary School?
Surgoinsville Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Surgoinsville Elementary School offer ?
Surgoinsville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Surgoinsville Elementary School part of?
Surgoinsville Elementary School is part of Hawkins County School District.
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