Excellent
#210 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 12% in state
Hermitage Springs Elementary School
Elementary School · Clay County · Red Boiling Springs, TN
A Clay County elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
17580 Clay County HWY, Red Boiling Springs, TN 37150
- Math 29% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hermitage Springs Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
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 32% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 31% (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 Hermitage Springs 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,233/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Red Boiling Springs), 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
$33,627
Median home value
$148,200
Median rent
$751/mo
College educated
12.6%
Homeownership
68.4%
Poverty rate
29.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37150; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Boiling Springs ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 4.4 mi | 361 | Compare → |
| Gamaliel ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | 4.5 mi | 270 | Compare → |
| Celina K-8Enrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–8 | Not available | 558 | 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.
Clay County
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,695NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hermitage Springs Elementary School is listed in Clay County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hermitage Springs Elementary School
Hermitage Springs Elementary School is a public elementary school in Red Boiling Springs, TN, part of Clay County, serving approximately 201 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #210 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hermitage Springs Elementary School
What grades does Hermitage Springs Elementary School serve?
Hermitage Springs Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Hermitage Springs Elementary School?
Hermitage Springs Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 201 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hermitage Springs Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hermitage Springs Elementary School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hermitage Springs Elementary School rank in TN?
Hermitage Springs Elementary School ranks #210 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Hermitage Springs Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hermitage Springs Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Hermitage Springs Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hermitage Springs Elementary School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hermitage Springs Elementary School a charter school?
No, Hermitage Springs Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hermitage Springs Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Hermitage Springs Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 201
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Clay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.4%
- Phone
- (615) 699-2414
- Area population (ZIP 37150)
- 4,363
- Area average commute
- 33.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 37150; 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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