Adamsville Elementary School

220 South Elm
Adamsville, TN 38310
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 709 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Adamsville Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher 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 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 709 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 50% in TN
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Adamsville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Adamsville Elementary School's student population of 709 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
709 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Adamsville Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Adamsville Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#711 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Adamsville Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Adamsville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Adamsville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Adamsville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
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2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Adamsville Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Adamsville Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Adamsville Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
94%
59%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Adamsville Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.12
This chart displays the diversity score of Adamsville Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Adamsville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Adamsville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Adamsville Elementary School's ranking?
Adamsville Elementary School is ranked #711 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Adamsville Elementary School often compared to?
Adamsville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Selmer Elementary School, Bethel Springs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Adamsville Elementary School?
709 students attend Adamsville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Adamsville Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Adamsville Elementary School?
Adamsville Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Adamsville Elementary School offer ?
Adamsville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Adamsville Elementary School part of?
Adamsville Elementary School is part of Mcnairy County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 709 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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