Serving 92 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Temple Hill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 92 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Temple Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Temple Hill Elementary School's student population of 92 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
92 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Temple Hill Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Temple Hill Elementary School is 0.24, 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
#1153 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
13%
Black
1%
21%
White
87%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Temple Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Temple Hill Elementary School is ranked #1153 out of 1,721 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Temple Hill Elementary School?
92 students attend Temple Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Temple Hill Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Temple Hill Elementary School?
Temple Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Temple Hill Elementary School offer ?
Temple Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Temple Hill Elementary School part of?
Temple Hill Elementary School is part of Unicoi County School District.
School Reviews
5 11/2/2018
I love Temple Hill. I went there myself and loved it then. They have the best teachers and staff there. They listen to parents and students. There is more one on one with the students. I wouldn't send my child to any other school
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