Big Ridge Elementary School

Big Ridge Elementary School serves 473 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Hixson, Tennessee. With 34 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1, allowing for more personalized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a 7.0 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking in the 75th percentile among Tennessee elementary schools at #455 out of 1,796 schools statewide.

Students show particular strength in science, with 60% achieving proficiency or above, while 55% meet proficiency standards in mathematics and 51% in English Language Arts and reading. Big Ridge Elementary operates as a regular public school within Hamilton County, serving families in a well-established community. The surrounding 37343 ZIP code area reflects a stable, middle-class neighborhood with a median household income of $79,088 and median home values of $244,600.

The community shows strong educational values, with 38% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a low poverty rate of 6.7%. Located in the mid-size city of Hixson, Big Ridge Elementary sits within a thriving community that balances suburban comfort with educational opportunity for its nearly 500 students.