Temple Hill Elementary School

797 Old Highway Rd
Erwin, TN 37650
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 83 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Temple Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to 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 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 83 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Top 50% in TN
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Temple Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

School Overview

Temple Hill Elementary School's student population of 83 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
83 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

Temple Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Temple Hill Elementary School is 0.04, 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.
This School
State Level (TN)
#754 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
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30-39%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Temple Hill Elementary 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.
30-39%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Temple Hill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Temple Hill Elementary 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
9:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
14%
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Black
n/a
21%
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White
98%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.04
This chart displays the diversity score of Temple Hill Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
45%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Temple Hill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Temple Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Temple Hill Elementary School is ranked #754 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Temple Hill Elementary School?
83 students attend Temple Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Temple Hill Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Temple Hill Elementary School?
Temple Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Temple Hill Elementary School offer ?
Temple Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Temple Hill Elementary School part of?
Temple Hill Elementary School is part of Unicoi County School District.

School Reviews

5   11/2/2018
I love Temple Hill. I went there myself and loved it then. They have the best teachers and staff there. They listen to parents and students. There is more one on one with the students. I wouldn't send my child to any other school
- Posted by Parent - Kadkins

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 83 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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