Buckley-carpenter Elementary School

Buckley-Carpenter Elementary School is a regular public elementary school located in the rural community of Somerville, Tennessee. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, Buckley-Carpenter has an enrollment of 531 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17.1:1 with 31 full-time equivalent teachers. The school's setting offers a close-knit environment where teachers can provide individualized attention to each child.

Buckley-Carpenter Elementary is part of Fayette County and has been ranked #1228 out of 1796 schools in Tennessee, placing it at the 32nd percentile. With an academic score of 3.3/10, there's clear room for growth in terms of student proficiency levels, where only 18% are proficient or above in both ELA and math, and 22% in science. Despite these challenges, the school community is focused on supporting students to reach their full potential.

Buckley-Carpenter Elementary School sits at the heart of a rural area, fostering a tight-knit sense of community among its students and families.

While current test scores at Buckley-carpenter Elementary School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

Located in a rural area, Buckley-carpenter Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.