Excellent
#230 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 13% in state
Alpha Elementary
Elementary School · Hamblen County · Morristown, TN
A Hamblen County elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5620 Old Us 11e HWY, Morristown, TN 37814
- Math 63% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Alpha Elementary score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 62% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Alpha Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,252/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Morristown), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,083
Median home value
$192,200
Median rent
$859/mo
College educated
21.6%
Homeownership
64.2%
Poverty rate
18.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37814; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints' Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–8 | 3.0 mi | 52 | Compare → |
| Talbott ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 3.2 mi | 292 | Compare → |
| Manley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 3.5 mi | 618 | Compare → |
| Lakeway Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.1private | K–12 | 4.5 mi | 32 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hamblen County
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #2 of 18
- District spending per student
- $10,596NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alpha Elementary is listed in Hamblen County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alpha Elementary
Alpha Elementary is a public elementary school in Morristown, TN, part of Hamblen County, serving approximately 594 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #230 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alpha Elementary
What grades does Alpha Elementary serve?
Alpha Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Alpha Elementary?
Alpha Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 594 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alpha Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Alpha Elementary is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alpha Elementary rank in TN?
Alpha Elementary ranks #230 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Alpha Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Alpha Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alpha Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alpha Elementary has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Alpha Elementary a charter school?
No, Alpha Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alpha Elementary a Title I school?
No, Alpha Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 594
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Hamblen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.5%
- Phone
- (423) 586-3332
- Area population (ZIP 37814)
- 34,842
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37814; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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