Below Average
#1604 of 1,786 schools in TN
Burt Elementary
Elementary School · Montgomery County · Clarksville, TN
A Montgomery County elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
110 Bailey ST, Clarksville, TN 37040
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Burt Elementary score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 26% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Burt Elementary 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,052/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clarksville), 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
$65,331
Median home value
$242,400
Median rent
$1,177/mo
College educated
29.9%
Homeownership
58.6%
Poverty rate
18%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37040; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksville AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 497 | Compare → |
| Norman Smith ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 578 | Compare → |
| Moore Magnet ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 517 | Compare → |
| East Montgomery ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 748 | 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.
Montgomery County
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #35 of 43
- District spending per student
- $10,645NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Burt Elementary is listed in Montgomery County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Burt Elementary
Burt Elementary is a public elementary school in Clarksville, TN, part of Montgomery County, serving approximately 360 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,604 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Burt Elementary
What grades does Burt Elementary serve?
Burt Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Burt Elementary?
Burt Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 360 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burt Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Burt Elementary is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Burt Elementary rank in TN?
Burt Elementary ranks #1,604 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Burt Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Burt Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Burt Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Burt Elementary has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Burt Elementary a charter school?
No, Burt Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Burt Elementary a Title I school?
No, Burt Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 360
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.3%
- Phone
- (931) 648-5630
- Area population (ZIP 37040)
- 62,137
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 30.6
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 37040; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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