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Oak Grove Elementary School

Elementary School · Bradley County

400 Durkee Road SE, Cleveland, TN 37323

Enrollment

380

Student-Teacher

15.2:1

Score

6.2

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Tennessee schools

#989 of 1,786

In Cleveland

#16 of 24

public schools

In district

#13 of 16

Bradley County

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Oak Grove Elementary School

6.2/10

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

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8.2/10

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8.0/10

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About Oak Grove Elementary School

Oak Grove Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cleveland, TN, part of Bradley County. Oak Grove Elementary School serves approximately 380 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Oak Grove Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #989 of 1,786 schools in TN.

Structured state assessment records for Oak Grove Elementary School show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.1 pts below district
  • This school 6.2 · Average
  • District avg 7.3
  • TN avg 6.8

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.14 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35.1% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40.7% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-4.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.1 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-4.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
Resources & Environment5.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
Per-Pupil Spending$10,165
Chronic Absenteeism19.7%

Oak Grove Elementary School — Students at Oak Grove Elementary School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores TN TCAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 46.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
39.2% (2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency 44.4% (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
48%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
58%
ELA
56%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
56%
2013
Math
60%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
61%
ELA
53%
2016
Math
34%
ELA
31%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
41.4%
ELA
45.5%
2025
Math
35.1%
ELA
40.7%

* 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: 6.4/10.

How Oak Grove Elementary School Compares

See how Oak Grove Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.2/10
45th percentile in TN
Academic
6.3/10
Average
Growth
6.4/10
Average
Environment
5.3/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
15:1 student-teacher ratio
25 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
19.7%

Location

400 Durkee Road SE, Cleveland, TN 37323

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Oak Grove Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Park View Elementary School (rated 8.2/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is North Lee Elementary School (rated 8.1/10, 4.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Michigan Avenue Elementary School (rated 8.0/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Cleveland, see our Cleveland schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.8 mi
School Distance Rating
Park View Elementary School Cleveland 1.3 mi 8.2
Michigan Avenue Elementary School Cleveland 1.8 mi 8.0
Mayfield Elementary Cleveland 2.1 mi 6.4
Blythe-Bower Elementary Cleveland 2.0 mi 6.4
Lake Forest Middle School Cleveland 2.5 mi 6.3
CLEVELAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Cleveland 2.1 mi 5.8
North Cleveland GOAL Academy Cleveland 2.5 mi
Bradley County Virtual School Cleveland 2.5 mi 7.3
Ocoee Middle School Cleveland 2.5 mi 6.9
Arnold Memorial Elementary Cleveland 2.4 mi 5.3
BOWMAN HILLS SCHOOL Cleveland 3.0 mi 5.6
G.R. Stuart Elementary Cleveland 3.0 mi 5.8
Bradley Central High School Cleveland 2.8 mi 5.4
UNITED CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Cleveland 3.2 mi 7.4
Waterville Community Elementary School Cleveland 3.5 mi 5.8
Cleveland High Cleveland 3.8 mi 5.0
CLEVELAND ACADEMY Cleveland 3.6 mi
D.P. Yates Primary Cleveland 4.4 mi 7.4
North Lee Elementary School Cleveland 4.4 mi 8.1
Taylor Elementary School Cleveland 3.8 mi 6.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 37323 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$67,538

Median Home Value

$213,900

Median Rent

$908/mo

Population

30,764

College Educated

18.3%

Homeownership

78.7%

Avg Commute

24.8 min

Poverty Rate

9.7%

Median Age

41.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Oak Grove Elementary School

What grades does Oak Grove Elementary School serve?

Oak Grove Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Oak Grove Elementary School?

Oak Grove Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 380 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Elementary School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Oak Grove Elementary School rank in TN?

Oak Grove Elementary School ranks #989 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Oak Grove Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Oak Grove Elementary School 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 Oak Grove Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Oak Grove Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Oak Grove Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Oak Grove Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Oak Grove Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
34 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
34 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
380
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Bradley County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.7%

District

Bradley County
District Enrollment
10,336
Schools in District
18
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,165
District Rank
#13 of 16

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