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#351 of 1,786 schools in TN

Top 20% in state

Michie Elementary

Elementary School · Mcnairy County · Michie, TN

A Mcnairy County elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Rt 1 Box 225, Michie, TN 38357

  • Math 42% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 40% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.79 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics7.6Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41.8% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg+2.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.8 pts
Overall Proficiency41% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected+7.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile64th
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.2:1
District spending per student$11,456
Chronic Absenteeism15.6%

Students at Michie Elementary score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency42%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency40%(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 41% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
33%
ELA
34%
2010
Math
46%
ELA
41%
2011
Math
51%
ELA
46%
2012
Math
58%
ELA
46%
2013
Math
54%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
64%
ELA
51%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
33%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
33%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
34%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
34%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
37%
2025
Math
42%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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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The neighborhood

Where Michie 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average698/100K

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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

$53,375

Median home value

$166,100

Median rent

$782/mo

College educated

7.7%

Homeownership

88.5%

Poverty rate

16.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38357; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in McNairy County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Adamsville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.8PK–8Not available702Compare →
Bethel Springs ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.0PK–8Not available458Compare →
Mcnairy County Virtual School K-12Enrollment path unverified5.0K–12Not available33Compare →
Ramer ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.8PK–8Not available370Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Mcnairy County

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#1 of 9
District spending per student
$11,456NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Michie Elementary

Michie Elementary is a public elementary school in Michie, TN, part of Mcnairy County, serving approximately 366 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #351 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

What's said publicly about Michie Elementary

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Michie Elementary School has been named a 2025-2026 Reward School 1. The school reports exceeding a 1:1 ratio of computers to students and maintains a 13:1 student-teacher ratio 1. Its facilities include two STEM labs and a comprehensive K-8 STEM program 1. The school features an excellent band program that begins with students in the 5th grade 1. Leadership includes ten professional educators who hold advanced degrees in educational administration or leadership 1. The school's mission is to provide a safe and enriching learning environment where the whole student is nurtured, supporting both academic and emotional wellbeing 1. The vision focuses on preparing students by instilling critical reasoning skills, respect, and a commitment to excellence, kindness, and perseverance 1.
Sources (1)
  1. mes.mcnairycountyschools.com
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Michie Elementary

What grades does Michie Elementary serve?

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

How many students attend Michie Elementary?

Michie Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 366 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Michie Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Michie Elementary is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Michie Elementary rank in TN?

Michie Elementary ranks #351 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Michie Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Michie Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Michie Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Michie Elementary has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Michie Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Michie Elementary a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
366
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
McNairy County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.6%
Area population (ZIP 38357)
3,382
Area average commute
25.7 min
Area median age
39.8
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 38357; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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