Serving 316 students in grades 5-8, Poplar Grove 5-8 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher 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 49% 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: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 316 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Poplar Grove 5-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Poplar Grove 5-8's student population of 316 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
316 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Poplar Grove 5-8 ranks within the top 20% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Poplar Grove 5-8 is 0.58, 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
#316 out of 1761 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
40%
14%
Black
3%
21%
White
51%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
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 Poplar Grove 5-8's ranking?
Poplar Grove 5-8 is ranked #316 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Poplar Grove 5-8?
316 students attend Poplar Grove 5-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Poplar Grove 5-8 students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Poplar Grove 5-8?
Poplar Grove 5-8 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Poplar Grove 5-8 offer ?
Poplar Grove 5-8 offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Poplar Grove 5-8 part of?
Poplar Grove 5-8 is part of Franklin Ssd School District.
School Reviews
5 7/4/2014
I so love pgs I'm going into 7th grade and I'm hoping it well be a good year
5 1/19/2012
I love PGS! I am currently a 7th grader at this school and couldn't be happier!
5 12/3/2006
I love this school! I am a current student at PGS and it is amazing. I think the highschool credit classes open a lot of opportunities to us. Also I know some schools don's give you an option to take band, strings, or chorus. It's a great school and I'm glad I go there.
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