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Bulls Gap School
Elementary School · Hawkins County · Bulls Gap, TN
A Hawkins County elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
315 Allen DR, Bulls Gap, TN 37711
- Math 23% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 20% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 24.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bulls Gap School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 22% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (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 30 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Bulls Gap 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average545/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$39,496
Median home value
$115,500
Median rent
$760/mo
College educated
11.5%
Homeownership
84.8%
Poverty rate
26.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37711; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitesburg ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 3.1 mi | 190 | Compare → |
| St Clair ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 5.0 mi | 172 | Compare → |
| Carter's Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–4 | Not available | 318 | Compare → |
| Mooresburg ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 205 | 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.
Hawkins County
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #16 of 17
- District spending per student
- $12,084NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bulls Gap School is listed in Hawkins County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bulls Gap School
Bulls Gap School is a public elementary school in Bulls Gap, TN, part of Hawkins County, serving approximately 343 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 24.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,747 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bulls Gap School
What grades does Bulls Gap School serve?
Bulls Gap School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Bulls Gap School?
Bulls Gap School has an enrollment of approximately 343 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bulls Gap School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bulls Gap School is 24.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bulls Gap School rank in TN?
Bulls Gap School ranks #1,747 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Bulls Gap School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bulls Gap School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Bulls Gap School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bulls Gap School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bulls Gap School a charter school?
No, Bulls Gap School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bulls Gap School a Title I school?
No, Bulls Gap School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 343
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Hawkins County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.1%
- Phone
- (423) 235-5201
- Area population (ZIP 37711)
- 5,682
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 47.6
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 37711; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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