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Linden Elementary

Elementary School · Perry County · Linden, TN

A Perry County elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

331 Brooklyn AVE, Linden, TN 37096

  • Math 35% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 35% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.7% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.7% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-4.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.1 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected+3.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
District spending per student$13,394
Chronic Absenteeism18.5%

Students at Linden Elementary score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency35%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency35%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2010
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
23%
2025
Math
35%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (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 29 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Linden 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 44Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average479/100K

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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

$51,076

Median home value

$107,600

Median rent

$732/mo

College educated

12.8%

Homeownership

73.5%

Poverty rate

21.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37096; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Perry County Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.64–120.4 mi42Compare →
Lobelville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.8PK–8Not available231Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Perry County

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#5 of 5
District spending per student
$13,394NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
23.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Linden Elementary is listed in Perry County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Linden Elementary

Linden Elementary is a public elementary school in Linden, TN, part of Perry County, serving approximately 281 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,007 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Linden Elementary

What grades does Linden Elementary serve?

Linden Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Linden Elementary?

Linden Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 281 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Linden Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Linden Elementary is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Linden Elementary rank in TN?

Linden Elementary ranks #1,007 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Linden Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Linden Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Linden Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Linden Elementary has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Linden Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Linden Elementary a Title I school?

No, Linden Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
281
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Perry County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.5%
Area population (ZIP 37096)
5,851
Area average commute
28.1 min
Area median age
41.8
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 37096; 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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