Serving 422 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Hampshire Unit School ranks in the bottom 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 29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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-12
- Enrollment: 422 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hampshire Unit School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Hampshire Unit School's student population of 422 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
422 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hampshire Unit 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 Hampshire Unit School is 0.22, 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
#1039 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
3%
21%
White
88%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hampshire Unit School's ranking?
Hampshire Unit School is ranked #1039 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Hampshire Unit School often compared to?
Hampshire Unit Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Santa Fe Unit School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hampshire Unit School?
The graduation rate of Hampshire Unit School is 90%, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hampshire Unit School?
422 students attend Hampshire Unit School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Hampshire Unit School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hampshire Unit School?
Hampshire Unit School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hampshire Unit School offer ?
Hampshire Unit School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hampshire Unit School part of?
Hampshire Unit School is part of Maury County School District.
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