Serving 757 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Minglewood 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 24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 757 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Minglewood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Minglewood Elementary School's student population of 757 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
757 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
From A Tiny Acorn Grows A Mighty Oak
School Rankings
Minglewood 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 Minglewood Elementary School is 0.73, 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
#1251 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
19%
15%
Black
35%
21%
White
33%
57%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Minglewood Elementary School's ranking?
Minglewood Elementary School is ranked #1251 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Minglewood Elementary School often compared to?
Minglewood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kenwood Elementary School, Robertsville Elementary School, Liberty 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 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Minglewood Elementary School?
757 students attend Minglewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Minglewood Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Minglewood Elementary School?
Minglewood Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Minglewood Elementary School offer ?
Minglewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Minglewood Elementary School part of?
Minglewood Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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