Serving 548 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bobby Ray Memorial 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 24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 548 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bobby Ray Memorial ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bobby Ray Memorial's student population of 548 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
548 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
We share the past. We serve the present. We educate the future.
School Mascot
Stars
School Rankings
Bobby Ray Memorial 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 Bobby Ray Memorial is 0.51, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1177 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
23%
15%
Black
3%
21%
White
66%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Stars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bobby Ray Memorial's ranking?
Bobby Ray Memorial is ranked #1177 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Bobby Ray Memorial often compared to?
Bobby Ray Memorialis often viewed alongside schools like West Elementary School, Hickory Creek School, Centertown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Bobby Ray Memorial?
548 students attend Bobby Ray Memorial.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Bobby Ray Memorial students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bobby Ray Memorial?
Bobby Ray Memorial has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bobby Ray Memorial offer ?
Bobby Ray Memorial offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bobby Ray Memorial part of?
Bobby Ray Memorial is part of Warren County School District.
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