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#946 of 1,786 schools in TN

Gray Elementary School

Elementary School · Washington County · Gray, TN

A Washington County elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

755 Gray Station RD, Gray, TN 37615

  • Math 54% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 45% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.52 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency54.2% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45.2% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg+15 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.4 pts
Overall Proficiency50% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected+5.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile72th
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
District spending per student$11,306
Chronic Absenteeism18.9%

Students at Gray Elementary School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency54%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency45%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
58%
ELA
64%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
66%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
61%
2013
Math
66%
ELA
60%
2014
Math
70%
ELA
58%
2016
Math
56%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
53%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
61%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
61%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
33%
ELA
34%
2021*
Math
33%
ELA
34%
2022
Math
49%
ELA
40%
2025
Math
54%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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).

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Gray Elementary 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 49Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat 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

$75,556

Median home value

$261,200

Median rent

$966/mo

College educated

40%

Homeownership

77.1%

Poverty rate

9.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37615; 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Living Springs Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.2privateK–81.6 mi34Compare →
Ridgeview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.8PK–82.2 mi788Compare →
Miller Perry ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–53.0 mi265Compare →
Boones Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–84.6 mi809Compare →

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.

Washington County

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#8 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

Gray Elementary School is listed in Washington County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Gray Elementary School

Gray Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gray, TN, part of Washington County, serving approximately 498 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #946 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Gray Elementary School

What grades does Gray Elementary School serve?

Gray Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Gray Elementary School?

Gray Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 498 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gray Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Gray Elementary School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Gray Elementary School rank in TN?

Gray Elementary School ranks #946 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Gray Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Gray Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Gray Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gray Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Gray Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Gray Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Gray Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
498
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Washington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.9%
Area population (ZIP 37615)
22,013
Area average commute
22.8 min
Area median age
44.5
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 37615; 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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