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#1513 of 1,786 schools in TN

Denmark Elementary

Elementary School · Madison County · Denmark, TN

A Madison County elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1945 Denmark RD, Denmark, TN 38391

  • Math 43% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 37% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.0Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42.9% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36.8% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg+3.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected+3.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.9:1
District spending per student$11,115
Chronic Absenteeism24.9%

Students at Denmark Elementary score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency43%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency37%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
28%
ELA
28%
2025
Math
43%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (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 29 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Denmark 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average315/100K

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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

$74,145

Median home value

$97,500

Median rent

$1,188/mo

College educated

6%

Homeownership

80.2%

Poverty rate

4.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38391; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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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.

Madison County

Schools in district
26
Rank in district
#12 of 25
District spending per student
$11,115NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Denmark Elementary is listed in Madison County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Denmark Elementary

Denmark Elementary is a public elementary school in Denmark, TN, part of Madison County, serving approximately 430 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,513 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Denmark Elementary

What grades does Denmark Elementary serve?

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

How many students attend Denmark Elementary?

Denmark Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 430 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Denmark Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Denmark Elementary is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Denmark Elementary rank in TN?

Denmark Elementary ranks #1,513 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Denmark Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Denmark Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Denmark Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Denmark Elementary has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Denmark Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Denmark Elementary a Title I school?

No, Denmark Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
430
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Madison County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.9%
Area population (ZIP 38391)
1,507
Area median age
50.7
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 38391; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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