Blue Springs Elementary School serves 250 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
250 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)35-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)40-44%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
4%
21%
White
93%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% TN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% TN state average).
How many students attend Blue Springs Elementary School?
250 students attend Blue Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Blue Springs Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blue Springs Elementary School?
Blue Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Blue Springs Elementary School offer ?
Blue Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Blue Springs Elementary School part of?
Blue Springs Elementary School is part of Bradley County School District.
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