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#888 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 50% in state
Lara Kendall Elementary
Middle School · Lake County · Ridgely, TN
A Lake County middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
200 College ST, Ridgely, TN 38080
- Math 12% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 16% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lara Kendall Elementary score 14% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 8%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 14% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 24% (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 Lara Kendall 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average359/100K
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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
$33,750
Median home value
$80,200
Median rent
$613/mo
College educated
10.5%
Homeownership
40.9%
Poverty rate
29.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38080; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Lake County
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,486NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 37.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lara Kendall Elementary is listed in Lake County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lara Kendall Elementary
Lara Kendall Elementary is a public middle school in Ridgely, TN, part of Lake County, serving approximately 335 students in grades 3rd-8th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #888 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lara Kendall Elementary
What grades does Lara Kendall Elementary serve?
Lara Kendall Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 8th.
How many students attend Lara Kendall Elementary?
Lara Kendall Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 335 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lara Kendall Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lara Kendall Elementary is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lara Kendall Elementary rank in TN?
Lara Kendall Elementary ranks #888 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Lara Kendall Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Lara Kendall Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Lara Kendall Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lara Kendall Elementary has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lara Kendall Elementary a charter school?
No, Lara Kendall Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lara Kendall Elementary a Title I school?
No, Lara Kendall Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 8th
- Enrollment
- 335
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.4%
- Phone
- (731) 264-5586
- Area population (ZIP 38080)
- 2,492
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 32.6
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 38080; 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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