Serving 182 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Richard Hardy Memorial 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 182 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richard Hardy Memorial 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
Richard Hardy Memorial School's student population of 182 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
182 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Richard Hardy Memorial 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 Richard Hardy Memorial School is 0.30, 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
#1423 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
9%
21%
White
83%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard Hardy Memorial School's ranking?
Richard Hardy Memorial School is ranked #1423 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Richard Hardy Memorial School often compared to?
Richard Hardy Memorial Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jasper Middle School, South Pittsburg Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Richard Hardy Memorial School?
The graduation rate of Richard Hardy Memorial School is 80%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Richard Hardy Memorial School?
182 students attend Richard Hardy Memorial School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Richard Hardy Memorial School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richard Hardy Memorial School?
Richard Hardy Memorial School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Richard Hardy Memorial School offer ?
Richard Hardy Memorial School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Richard Hardy Memorial School part of?
Richard Hardy Memorial School is part of Richard City School District.
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