Very Good
#437 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 24% in state
Gleason School
School · Weakley County · Gleason, TN
A Weakley County school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
92-99 State Championship DR, Gleason, TN 38229
- Math 41% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Gleason School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 40% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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 32 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Gleason School 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 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average322/100K
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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
$56,161
Median home value
$144,700
Median rent
$641/mo
College educated
19.4%
Homeownership
78.7%
Poverty rate
12%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38229; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 4.9 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Greenfield SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–12 | Not available | 457 | 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.
Weakley County
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #4 of 10
- District spending per student
- $11,298NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gleason School is listed in Weakley County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gleason School
Gleason School is a public school in Gleason, TN, part of Weakley County, serving approximately 374 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #437 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gleason School
What grades does Gleason School serve?
Gleason School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Gleason School?
Gleason School has an enrollment of approximately 374 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gleason School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gleason School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gleason School rank in TN?
Gleason School ranks #437 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Gleason School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gleason School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Gleason School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gleason School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Gleason School a charter school?
No, Gleason School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gleason School a Title I school?
No, Gleason School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 374
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Weakley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.7%
- Phone
- (731) 648-5351
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 38229)
- 2,509
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 44.2
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 38229; 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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