Serving 219 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Rural Vale 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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-8
- Enrollment: 219 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rural Vale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Rural Vale Elementary School's student population of 219 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
219 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rural Vale 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 Rural Vale Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#915 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
n/a
21%
White
91%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rural Vale Elementary School's ranking?
Rural Vale Elementary School is ranked #915 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Rural Vale Elementary School often compared to?
Rural Vale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tellico Plains Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Rural Vale Elementary School?
219 students attend Rural Vale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Rural Vale Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rural Vale Elementary School?
Rural Vale Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rural Vale Elementary School offer ?
Rural Vale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Rural Vale Elementary School part of?
Rural Vale Elementary School is part of Monroe County School District.
School Reviews
5 7/27/2012
i would deffenently reccomend this school. the teachers and staff are great. my child has epelepsy and they are very great with her.
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