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Buckley-carpenter Elementary School
Elementary School · Fayette County Public Schools · Somerville, TN
A Fayette County Public Schools elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
12580 S Main ST, Somerville, TN 38068
- Math 27% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Buckley-carpenter Elementary School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2014–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 26% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 21 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Buckley-carpenter Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,461/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Somerville), 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
$63,022
Median home value
$258,300
Median rent
$775/mo
College educated
19%
Homeownership
70.2%
Poverty rate
18.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38068; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 530 | Compare → |
| La Grange Moscow ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 237 | Compare → |
| Oakland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 674 | Compare → |
| Southwest ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 310 | 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.
Fayette County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $11,987NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Buckley-carpenter Elementary School is listed in Fayette County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Buckley-carpenter Elementary School
Buckley-carpenter Elementary School is a public elementary school in Somerville, TN, part of Fayette County Public Schools, serving approximately 531 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,019 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Buckley-carpenter Elementary School
What grades does Buckley-carpenter Elementary School serve?
Buckley-carpenter Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Buckley-carpenter Elementary School?
Buckley-carpenter Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 531 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buckley-carpenter Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buckley-carpenter Elementary School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Buckley-carpenter Elementary School rank in TN?
Buckley-carpenter Elementary School ranks #1,019 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Buckley-carpenter Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Buckley-carpenter Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Buckley-carpenter Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Buckley-carpenter Elementary School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Buckley-carpenter Elementary School a charter school?
No, Buckley-carpenter Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Buckley-carpenter Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Buckley-carpenter Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 531
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Fayette County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.7%
- Phone
- (901) 465-5260
- Area population (ZIP 38068)
- 10,854
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.2
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 38068; 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, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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