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Mayfield Elementary

Elementary School · Cleveland

501 20th Street NE, Cleveland, TN 37311

Enrollment

448

Student-Teacher

13.2:1

Score

6.4

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Tennessee schools

#913 of 1,786

In Cleveland

#13 of 24

public schools

In district

#3 of 9

Cleveland

School environment

7.4 / 10

Very Good

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Mayfield Elementary

6.4/10

Elementary School in Cleveland · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Mayfield Elementary

Mayfield Elementary is a public elementary school in Cleveland, TN, part of Cleveland. Mayfield Elementary serves approximately 448 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Mayfield Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #913 of 1,786 schools in TN.

Structured state assessment records for Mayfield Elementary show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 6.4 · Average
  • District avg 6.6
  • TN avg 6.8

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36.4% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29.9% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-2.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.9 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-3.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile41th
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
Per-Pupil Spending$11,690
Chronic Absenteeism26.1%

Mayfield Elementary — Students at Mayfield Elementary score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores TN TCAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 33.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
39.2% (2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency 31.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
40.8% (2025 TCAP)

Based on 29 test records from TN state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2010
Math
39%
ELA
34%
2011
Math
34%
ELA
38%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
44%
2013
Math
49%
ELA
39%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
39%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
31%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
36%
ELA
31%
2019
Math
36%
ELA
31%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
14.8%
ELA
15.8%
2025
Math
36.4%
ELA
29.9%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.2/10.

How Mayfield Elementary Compares

See how Mayfield Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.4/10
49th percentile in TN
Academic
5.9/10
Average
Growth
6.2/10
Average
Environment
7.4/10
Very Good

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
34 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
26.1%

Location

501 20th Street NE, Cleveland, TN 37311

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Mayfield Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Park View Elementary School (rated 8.2/10, 2.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is North Lee Elementary School (rated 8.1/10, 2.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Michigan Avenue Elementary School (rated 8.0/10, 2.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Cleveland, see our Cleveland schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.1 mi
School Distance Rating
North Cleveland GOAL Academy Cleveland 0.3 mi
Bradley County Virtual School Cleveland 0.4 mi 7.3
Ocoee Middle School Cleveland 0.4 mi 6.9
Arnold Memorial Elementary Cleveland 0.9 mi 5.3
G.R. Stuart Elementary Cleveland 1.0 mi 5.8
UNITED CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Cleveland 1.1 mi 7.4
BOWMAN HILLS SCHOOL Cleveland 1.3 mi 5.6
CLEVELAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Cleveland 1.4 mi 5.8
Cleveland High Cleveland 1.7 mi 5.0
Bradley Central High School Cleveland 1.8 mi 5.4
Oak Grove Elementary School Cleveland 2.1 mi 6.2
Blythe-Bower Elementary Cleveland 2.3 mi 6.4
D.P. Yates Primary Cleveland 2.5 mi 7.4
E.L. Ross Elementary Cleveland 2.7 mi 6.0
THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF CLEVELAND Cleveland 2.4 mi 7.3
North Lee Elementary School Cleveland 2.8 mi 8.1
Michigan Avenue Elementary School Cleveland 2.5 mi 8.0
Cleveland Middle Cleveland 2.8 mi 5.0
Park View Elementary School Cleveland 2.8 mi 8.2
Prospect Elementary School Cleveland 3.1 mi 7.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 37311 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$46,827

Median Home Value

$205,800

Median Rent

$890/mo

Population

31,043

College Educated

18.4%

Homeownership

46%

Avg Commute

21 min

Poverty Rate

20.9%

Median Age

33.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mayfield Elementary

What grades does Mayfield Elementary serve?

Mayfield Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Mayfield Elementary?

Mayfield Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 448 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mayfield Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Mayfield Elementary is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mayfield Elementary rank in TN?

Mayfield Elementary ranks #913 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Mayfield Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Mayfield Elementary 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 Mayfield Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mayfield Elementary has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Mayfield Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Mayfield Elementary a Title I school?

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

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
30 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
25 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
448
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Bradley County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.1%

District

Cleveland
District Enrollment
5,845
Schools in District
9
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,690
District Rank
#3 of 9

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