Very Good
#605 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 34% in state
Big Ridge Elementary School
Elementary School · Hamilton County · Hixson, TN
A Hamilton County elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5210 Cassandra Smith RD, Hixson, TN 37343
- Math 51% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Big Ridge Elementary School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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 Big Ridge Elementary School 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 4Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 1Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average261/100K
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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
$79,177
Median home value
$275,300
Median rent
$1,258/mo
College educated
38.4%
Homeownership
77.7%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37343; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hixson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 418 | Compare → |
| Berean AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 321 | Compare → |
| Dupont Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 2.7 mi | 249 | Compare → |
| St Jude SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–8 | 3.2 mi | 268 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hamilton County
- Schools in district
- 81
- Rank in district
- #36 of 80
- District spending per student
- $14,785NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Big Ridge Elementary School is listed in Hamilton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Big Ridge Elementary School
Big Ridge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hixson, TN, part of Hamilton County, serving approximately 473 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #605 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Big Ridge Elementary School
What grades does Big Ridge Elementary School serve?
Big Ridge Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Big Ridge Elementary School?
Big Ridge Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 473 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Ridge Elementary School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Big Ridge Elementary School rank in TN?
Big Ridge Elementary School ranks #605 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Big Ridge Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Big Ridge Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Big Ridge Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Big Ridge Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Big Ridge Elementary School a charter school?
No, Big Ridge Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Big Ridge Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Big Ridge Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 473
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hamilton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.6%
- Phone
- (423) 843-4793
- Area population (ZIP 37343)
- 44,572
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
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 37343; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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