Serving 746 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rocky Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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-5
- Enrollment: 746 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rocky Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Rocky Hill Elementary School's student population of 746 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
746 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rocky Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rocky Hill Elementary 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
#79 out of 1761 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
3%
21%
White
83%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rocky Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Rocky Hill Elementary School is ranked #79 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Rocky Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Rocky Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blue Grass Elementary School, Sequoyah Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Rocky Hill Elementary School?
746 students attend Rocky Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Rocky Hill Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rocky Hill Elementary School?
Rocky Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rocky Hill Elementary School offer ?
Rocky Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Rocky Hill Elementary School part of?
Rocky Hill Elementary School is part of Knox County School District.
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