Below Average
#1567 of 1,786 schools in TN
Fall Branch Elementary
Elementary School · Washington County · Fall Branch, TN
A Washington County elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1061 Highway 93, Fall Branch, TN 37659
- Math 38% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 21% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fall Branch Elementary score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (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 Fall Branch 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average480/100K
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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
$69,765
Median home value
$241,700
Median rent
$1,034/mo
College educated
28.7%
Homeownership
80%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37659; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Adams Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | 3.7 mi | 466 | Compare → |
| Sullivan Gardens ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 5.0 mi | 217 | Compare → |
| Boones Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–8 | Not available | 809 | Compare → |
| Grandview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–8 | Not available | 632 | 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.
Washington County
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #13 of 13
- District spending per student
- $11,306NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fall Branch Elementary is listed in Washington County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fall Branch Elementary
Fall Branch Elementary is a public elementary school in Fall Branch, TN, part of Washington County, serving approximately 257 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,567 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fall Branch Elementary
What grades does Fall Branch Elementary serve?
Fall Branch Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Fall Branch Elementary?
Fall Branch Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 257 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fall Branch Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fall Branch Elementary is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fall Branch Elementary rank in TN?
Fall Branch Elementary ranks #1,567 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Fall Branch Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Fall Branch Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Fall Branch Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fall Branch Elementary has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Fall Branch Elementary a charter school?
No, Fall Branch Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fall Branch Elementary a Title I school?
No, Fall Branch Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 257
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.8%
- Phone
- (423) 348-1200
- Area population (ZIP 37659)
- 29,247
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 45.9
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 37659; 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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