Valley Pike Elementary School serves 150 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
150 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)50-54%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)45-49%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
n/a
21%
White
99%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% TN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% TN state average).
How many students attend Valley Pike Elementary School?
150 students attend Valley Pike Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Valley Pike Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Pike Elementary School?
Valley Pike Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Valley Pike Elementary School offer ?
Valley Pike Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Valley Pike Elementary School part of?
Valley Pike Elementary School is part of Sullivan County School District.
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