Serving 668 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Blythe-bower 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 21% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (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 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 668 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blythe-bower Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Blythe-bower Elementary School's student population of 668 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
668 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Motto
Educate. Innovate. Elevate.
School Rankings
Blythe-bower Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blythe-bower Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1410 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
32%
15%
Black
13%
21%
White
43%
57%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blythe-bower Elementary School's ranking?
Blythe-bower Elementary School is ranked #1410 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Blythe-bower Elementary School often compared to?
Blythe-bower Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arnold Memorial Elementary School, Black Fox Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Blythe-bower Elementary School?
668 students attend Blythe-bower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Blythe-bower Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blythe-bower Elementary School?
Blythe-bower Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Blythe-bower Elementary School offer ?
Blythe-bower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blythe-bower Elementary School part of?
Blythe-bower Elementary School is part of Cleveland School District.
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