Dyllis Elementary School serves 170 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
170 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)45-49%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)55-59%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
2%
21%
White
94%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average).
How many students attend Dyllis Elementary School?
170 students attend Dyllis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Dyllis 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 Dyllis Elementary School?
Dyllis Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dyllis Elementary School offer ?
Dyllis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dyllis Elementary School part of?
Dyllis Elementary School is part of Roane County School District.
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