Neely's Bend A Lead Public School

1251 Neely's Bend Rd
Madison, TN 37115
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Bottom 50%
Serving 367 students in grades 5-8, Neely's Bend A Lead Public 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 10% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 367 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Neely's Bend A Lead Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

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School Overview

Neely's Bend A Lead Public School's student population of 367 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
367 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Neely's Bend A Lead Public 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 Neely's Bend A Lead Public School is 0.66, which is more 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)
#1617 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Neely's Bend A Lead Public 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.
10%
37%
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13%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Neely's Bend A Lead Public 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
20:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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2%
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Hispanic
43%
14%
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Black
37%
21%
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White
14%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.66
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Neely's Bend A Lead Public School's ranking?
Neely's Bend A Lead Public School is ranked #1617 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Neely's Bend A Lead Public School often compared to?
Neely's Bend A Lead Public Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madison Middle School, Dupont Hadley Middle 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 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Neely's Bend A Lead Public School?
367 students attend Neely's Bend A Lead Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Neely's Bend A Lead Public School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Neely's Bend A Lead Public School?
Neely's Bend A Lead Public School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Neely's Bend A Lead Public School offer ?
Neely's Bend A Lead Public School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Neely's Bend A Lead Public School part of?
Neely's Bend A Lead Public School is part of Achievement School District.
In what neighborhood is Neely's Bend A Lead Public School located?
Neely's Bend A Lead Public School is located in the Neelys Bend neighborhood of Madison, TN. There are 1 other public schools located in Neelys Bend.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 367 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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