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#736 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 41% in state
Richard Hardy Memorial School
School · Richard City · South Pittsburg, TN
A Richard City school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1620 Hamilton Avenue, South Pittsburg, TN 37380
- Math 32% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 23% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Richard Hardy Memorial School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 27% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (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 32 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Richard Hardy Memorial School 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average375/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South Pittsburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,160
Median home value
$185,000
Median rent
$921/mo
College educated
10.5%
Homeownership
74.3%
Poverty rate
25.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37380; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Richard City
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,335NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 33.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Richard Hardy Memorial School is listed in Richard City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richard Hardy Memorial School
Richard Hardy Memorial School is a public school in South Pittsburg, TN, part of Richard City, serving approximately 202 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #736 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richard Hardy Memorial School
What grades does Richard Hardy Memorial School serve?
Richard Hardy Memorial School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Richard Hardy Memorial School?
Richard Hardy Memorial School has an enrollment of approximately 202 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard Hardy Memorial School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard Hardy Memorial School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Richard Hardy Memorial School rank in TN?
Richard Hardy Memorial School ranks #736 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Richard Hardy Memorial School's MySchoolScout rating?
Richard Hardy Memorial School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Richard Hardy Memorial School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richard Hardy Memorial School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Richard Hardy Memorial School a charter school?
No, Richard Hardy Memorial School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Richard Hardy Memorial School a Title I school?
No, Richard Hardy Memorial School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 202
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.3%
- Phone
- (423) 837-7282
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 37380)
- 6,604
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 44.2
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 37380; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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