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#1071 of 1,786 schools in TN
Bethel Springs Elementary
Elementary School · Mcnairy County · Bethel Springs, TN
A Mcnairy County elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P. O. Box 38, Bethel Springs, TN 38315
- Math 30% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 20% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bethel Springs Elementary score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 25% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 31% (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 30 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Bethel Springs 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average698/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,458
Median home value
$129,400
Median rent
$756/mo
College educated
8.5%
Homeownership
84.8%
Poverty rate
18.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38315; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in McNairy County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adamsville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–8 | Not available | 702 | Compare → |
| Mcnairy County Virtual School K-12Enrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | Not available | 33 | Compare → |
| Michie ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–8 | Not available | 366 | Compare → |
| Ramer ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–8 | Not available | 370 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Mcnairy County
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #8 of 9
- District spending per student
- $11,456NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bethel Springs Elementary is listed in McNairy County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bethel Springs Elementary
Bethel Springs Elementary is a public elementary school in Bethel Springs, TN, part of Mcnairy County, serving approximately 458 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,071 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bethel Springs Elementary
What grades does Bethel Springs Elementary serve?
Bethel Springs Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Bethel Springs Elementary?
Bethel Springs Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 458 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethel Springs Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethel Springs Elementary is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bethel Springs Elementary rank in TN?
Bethel Springs Elementary ranks #1,071 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Bethel Springs Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Bethel Springs Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Bethel Springs Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bethel Springs Elementary has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bethel Springs Elementary a charter school?
No, Bethel Springs Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bethel Springs Elementary a Title I school?
No, Bethel Springs Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 458
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- McNairy County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.3%
- Phone
- (731) 934-7288
- Area population (ZIP 38315)
- 3,929
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 50
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 38315; 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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