Excellent
#4 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 1% in state
Dogwood Elementary School
Elementary School · Germantown · Germantown, TN
A Germantown elementary school where students score 30 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8945 Dogwood RD, Germantown, TN 38139
- Math 90% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 85% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dogwood Elementary School score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 13 points since 2020, reaching 87% in 2025, across a 12-year record (2014–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (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 19 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Dogwood Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,365/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Germantown), 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
$174,052
Median home value
$540,600
Median rent
$2,359/mo
College educated
73.8%
Homeownership
96.9%
Poverty rate
0.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38139; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecs Lower School Prekindergarten and Jk ProgramPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 335 | Compare → |
| Farmington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 645 | Compare → |
| St Georges Independent SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 851 | 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.
Germantown
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $11,689NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dogwood Elementary School is listed in Germantown; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dogwood Elementary School
Dogwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Germantown, TN, part of Germantown, serving approximately 647 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 out of 10 and ranks #4 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dogwood Elementary School
What grades does Dogwood Elementary School serve?
Dogwood Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Dogwood Elementary School?
Dogwood Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 647 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dogwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dogwood Elementary School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dogwood Elementary School rank in TN?
Dogwood Elementary School ranks #4 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Dogwood Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dogwood Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 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 Dogwood Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dogwood Elementary School has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Dogwood Elementary School a charter school?
No, Dogwood Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dogwood Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Dogwood Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 647
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.9%
- Phone
- (901) 756-2310
- Area population (ZIP 38139)
- 16,298
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.5
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 38139; 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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