Very Good
#655 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 37% in state
Riceville Elementary
Elementary School · Mcminn County · Riceville, TN
A Mcminn County elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3592 Hwy 11 South, Riceville, TN 37370
- Math 51% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Riceville Elementary score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (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 Riceville 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average558/100K
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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
$49,694
Median home value
$208,000
Median rent
$721/mo
College educated
13.9%
Homeownership
83.5%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37370; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | K–8 | 2.4 mi | 62 | Compare → |
| Rogers Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–8 | 4.3 mi | 278 | Compare → |
| Christ's Legacy AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | K–12 | 4.9 mi | 146 | Compare → |
| Calhoun ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–8 | Not available | 325 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mcminn County
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #4 of 9
- District spending per student
- $10,532NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Riceville Elementary is listed in McMinn County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riceville Elementary
Riceville Elementary is a public elementary school in Riceville, TN, part of Mcminn County, serving approximately 619 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #655 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riceville Elementary
What grades does Riceville Elementary serve?
Riceville Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Riceville Elementary?
Riceville Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 619 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riceville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Riceville Elementary is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riceville Elementary rank in TN?
Riceville Elementary ranks #655 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Riceville Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Riceville Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Riceville Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riceville Elementary has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Riceville Elementary a charter school?
No, Riceville Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Riceville Elementary a Title I school?
No, Riceville Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 619
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- McMinn County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.1%
- Phone
- (423) 462-2488
- Area population (ZIP 37370)
- 5,244
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 46.1
Official sources & links
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 37370; 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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