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Blythe-bower Elementary

Elementary School · Cleveland

604 20th St SE, Cleveland, TN 37311

Enrollment

668

Student-Teacher

13.9:1

Score

6.4

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Tennessee schools

#914 of 1,786

In Cleveland

#14 of 24

public schools

In district

#4 of 9

Cleveland

Academic growth

7.3 / 10

Very Good

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Blythe-bower Elementary

6.4/10

Elementary School in Cleveland · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Blythe-bower Elementary

Blythe-bower Elementary is a public elementary school in Cleveland, TN, part of Cleveland. Blythe-bower Elementary serves approximately 668 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Blythe-bower Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #914 of 1,786 schools in TN.

Structured state assessment records for Blythe-bower Elementary show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 6.4 · Average
  • District avg 6.6
  • TN avg 6.8

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.83 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics4.9Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30.5% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25.8% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-8.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-15 pts
Overall Proficiency28% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-8.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
Resources & Environment6.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.9:1
Per-Pupil Spending$11,690
Chronic Absenteeism28.9%

Blythe-bower Elementary — Students at Blythe-bower Elementary score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

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Test Scores TN TCAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 25.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
39.2% (2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency 25.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
40.8% (2025 TCAP)

Based on 29 test records from TN state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2010
Math
27%
ELA
35%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
38%
ELA
43%
2013
Math
31%
ELA
29%
2014
Math
33%
ELA
21%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
18%
2017
Math
20%
ELA
23%
2018
Math
23%
ELA
19%
2019
Math
23%
ELA
19%
2020*
Math
16%
ELA
20%
2021*
Math
16%
ELA
20%
2022
Math
24%
ELA
18.9%
2025
Math
30.5%
ELA
25.8%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.3/10.

How Blythe-bower Elementary Compares

See how Blythe-bower Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.4/10
49th percentile in TN
Academic
4.9/10
Below Average
Growth
7.3/10
Very Good
Environment
6.3/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
14:1 student-teacher ratio
48 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
28.9%

Location

604 20th St SE, Cleveland, TN 37311

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Blythe-bower Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Park View Elementary School (rated 8.2/10, 3.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Michigan Avenue Elementary School (rated 8.0/10, 3.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Black Fox Elementary School (rated 7.9/10, 2.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Cleveland, see our Cleveland schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.7 mi
School Distance Rating
CLEVELAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Cleveland 1.1 mi 5.8
Bradley Central High School Cleveland 1.5 mi 5.4
Arnold Memorial Elementary Cleveland 1.8 mi 5.3
CLEVELAND ACADEMY Cleveland 1.6 mi
Mayfield Elementary Cleveland 2.3 mi 6.4
Oak Grove Elementary School Cleveland 2.0 mi 6.2
Ocoee Middle School Cleveland 2.5 mi 6.9
G.R. Stuart Elementary Cleveland 2.6 mi 5.8
North Cleveland GOAL Academy Cleveland 2.6 mi
Bradley County Virtual School Cleveland 2.6 mi 7.3
Waterville Community Elementary School Cleveland 2.8 mi 5.8
UNITED CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Cleveland 2.9 mi 7.4
Black Fox Elementary School Cleveland 2.6 mi 7.9
Lake Forest Middle School Cleveland 2.8 mi 6.3
BOWMAN HILLS SCHOOL Cleveland 3.6 mi 5.6
Prospect Elementary School Cleveland 3.5 mi 7.5
THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF CLEVELAND Cleveland 3.8 mi 7.3
Cleveland High Cleveland 3.9 mi 5.0
Park View Elementary School Cleveland 3.3 mi 8.2
Michigan Avenue Elementary School Cleveland 3.7 mi 8.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 37311 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$46,827

Median Home Value

$205,800

Median Rent

$890/mo

Population

31,043

College Educated

18.4%

Homeownership

46%

Avg Commute

21 min

Poverty Rate

20.9%

Median Age

33.6

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Central Elementary Wartburg, TN 6.4
Crestview Elementary School Springfield, TN 6.4
Drummonds Elementary Drummonds, TN 6.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Blythe-bower Elementary

What grades does Blythe-bower Elementary serve?

Blythe-bower Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Blythe-bower Elementary?

Blythe-bower Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 668 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Blythe-bower Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Blythe-bower Elementary 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 Blythe-bower Elementary rank in TN?

Blythe-bower Elementary ranks #914 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Blythe-bower Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Blythe-bower Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Blythe-bower Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Blythe-bower Elementary has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Blythe-bower Elementary a charter school?

No, Blythe-bower Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Blythe-bower Elementary a Title I school?

No, Blythe-bower Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
24 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
31 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
668
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Bradley County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.9%

District

Cleveland
District Enrollment
5,845
Schools in District
9
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,690
District Rank
#4 of 9

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