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#1376 of 1,786 schools in TN
Dyer Elementary
Elementary School · Gibson Co Sp Dist · Dyer, TN
A Gibson Co Sp Dist elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O Box 220 ST, Dyer, TN 38330
- Math 45% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dyer Elementary score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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 Dyer 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,204/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dyer), 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
$59,597
Median home value
$118,700
Median rent
$789/mo
College educated
16.4%
Homeownership
69.7%
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38330; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutherford ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–8 | 4.2 mi | 271 | Compare → |
| Kenton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–4 | Not available | 90 | Compare → |
| South Gibson County Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–4 | Not available | 915 | Compare → |
| Spring Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–8 | Not available | 102 | 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.
Gibson Co Sp Dist
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #9 of 9
- District spending per student
- $10,106NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dyer Elementary is listed in Gibson Co Sp Dist; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dyer Elementary
Dyer Elementary is a public elementary school in Dyer, TN, part of Gibson Co Sp Dist, serving approximately 410 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,376 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dyer Elementary
What grades does Dyer Elementary serve?
Dyer Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Dyer Elementary?
Dyer Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 410 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dyer Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dyer Elementary is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dyer Elementary rank in TN?
Dyer Elementary ranks #1,376 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Dyer Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Dyer Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Dyer Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dyer Elementary has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dyer Elementary a charter school?
No, Dyer Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dyer Elementary a Title I school?
No, Dyer Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 410
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Gibson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.8%
- Phone
- (731) 692-2444
- Area population (ZIP 38330)
- 3,938
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 38330; 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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