Serving 381 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Tuckers Crossroads Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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: 381 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tuckers Crossroads Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Tuckers Crossroads Elementary School's student population of 381 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
381 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tuckers Crossroads Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tuckers Crossroads Elementary School is 0.36, 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
#441 out of 1761 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
4%
21%
White
79%
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
37%
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 Tuckers Crossroads Elementary School's ranking?
Tuckers Crossroads Elementary School is ranked #441 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Tuckers Crossroads Elementary School often compared to?
Tuckers Crossroads Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Watertown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Tuckers Crossroads Elementary School?
381 students attend Tuckers Crossroads Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Tuckers Crossroads Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tuckers Crossroads Elementary School?
Tuckers Crossroads Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tuckers Crossroads Elementary School offer ?
Tuckers Crossroads Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Tuckers Crossroads Elementary School part of?
Tuckers Crossroads Elementary School is part of Wilson County School District.
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