Serving 124 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Maynard 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 ≤10% (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 7:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 124 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maynard 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
Maynard Elementary School's student population of 124 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
124 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Maynard 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 Maynard Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1576 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
61%
21%
White
24%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maynard Elementary School's ranking?
Maynard Elementary School is ranked #1576 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Maynard Elementary School often compared to?
Maynard Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Hill Elementary School, Northshore Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% 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 Maynard Elementary School?
124 students attend Maynard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Maynard Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maynard Elementary School?
Maynard Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Maynard Elementary School offer ?
Maynard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Maynard Elementary School part of?
Maynard Elementary School is part of Knox County School District.
In what neighborhood is Maynard Elementary School located?
Maynard Elementary School is located in the Mechanicsville neighborhood of Knoxville, TN. There are 1 other public schools located in Mechanicsville.
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