Serving 215 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Hermitage Springs 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hermitage Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hermitage Springs Elementary School's student population of 215 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
215 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
18 teachers
School Rankings
Hermitage Springs 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 Hermitage Springs Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#987 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
12%
16%
Black
n/a
20%
White
86%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hermitage Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Hermitage Springs Elementary School is ranked #987 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Hermitage Springs Elementary School?
215 students attend Hermitage Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Hermitage Springs Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Hermitage Springs Elementary School offer ?
Hermitage Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hermitage Springs Elementary School part of?
Hermitage Springs Elementary School is part of Clay County School District.
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