Serving 53 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Coker Creek 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 53 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coker Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Coker Creek Elementary School's student population of 53 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
53 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Coker Creek Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coker Creek Elementary School is 0.08, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1480 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
n/a
21%
White
96%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
45%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coker Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Coker Creek Elementary School is ranked #1480 out of 1,761 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Coker Creek Elementary School?
53 students attend Coker Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Coker Creek Elementary School students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coker Creek Elementary School?
Coker Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Coker Creek Elementary School offer ?
Coker Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Coker Creek Elementary School part of?
Coker Creek Elementary School is part of Monroe County School District.
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